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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2185Y

MIDLGB2185Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Caernarfon, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2185Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2185Y
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code85Y
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPenygroes
CityCaernarfon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MIDL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
85Y Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2185Y?

The code MIDLGB2185Y belongs to Penygroes, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Caernarfon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2185Y mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 85Y identifies the department Penygroes.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2185Y?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2185Y is Penygroes. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2185Y if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.