SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2187X
MIDLGB2187X belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2187X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 87X |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | M and S Money |
| 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.
- 87X 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB2187X?
The code MIDLGB2187X belongs to M and S Money, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2187X stand for?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 87X is the code of the department M and S Money.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2187X?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2187X points to M and S Money. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2187X if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need MIDLGB2187X to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2187X.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. 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.