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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2186F

MIDLGB2186F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2186F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2186F
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code86F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPontardulais
CitySwansea
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
86F 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2186F?

MIDLGB2186F identifies Pontardulais, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of MIDLGB2186F stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 86F is the code of the department Pontardulais.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2186F with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2186F with the recipient before sending.

Do I need MIDLGB2186F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2186F.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.