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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2185Z

MIDLGB2185Z belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2185Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2185Z
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code85Z
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPadstow
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
85Z 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 is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2185Z?

MIDLGB2185Z is the SWIFT/BIC code of Padstow, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of MIDLGB2185Z mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 85Z identifies the department Padstow.

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.

Do I need MIDLGB2185Z for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2185Z.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2185Z?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2185Z is Padstow. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2185Z if the recipient asks for it.

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