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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2195Y

MIDLGB2195Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2195Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2195Y
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code95Y
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHead Office Hbeu
CityLondon
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.
95Y 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 BIC MIDLGB2195Y?

MIDLGB2195Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Head Office Hbeu, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2195Y for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2195Y.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2195Y with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2195Y against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2195Y?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2195Y is Head Office Hbeu. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2195Y.

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