SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2186Y
MIDLGB2186Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2186Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 86Y |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Amanah Home Finance Service Centre |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 86Y 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 MIDLGB2186Y?
MIDLGB2186Y identifies Amanah Home Finance Service Centre, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2186Y with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2186Y against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2186Y?
MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2186Y is Amanah Home Finance Service Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2186Y if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MIDLGB2186Y stand for?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 86Y is the code of the branch Amanah Home Finance Service Centre.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.