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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2196B

MIDLGB2196B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2196B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2196B
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code96B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchRisk Hbeu
CitySheffield
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.
96B 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 MIDLGB2196B?

MIDLGB2196B identifies Risk Hbeu, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2196B stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 96B is the code of the department Risk Hbeu.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.

Do I need MIDLGB2196B 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 still need MIDLGB2196B.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2196B?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2196B is Risk Hbeu. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2196B.

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