SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB21IPS
MIDLGB21IPS belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB21IPS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | IPS |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Morrisons |
| City | Ipswich |
| Country | United 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.
- IPS 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 MIDLGB21IPS?
The code MIDLGB21IPS belongs to Morrisons, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need MIDLGB21IPS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB21IPS.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB21IPS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB21IPS against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in MIDLGB21IPS mean?
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 IPS identifies the department Morrisons.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB21IPS?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB21IPS points to Morrisons. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB21IPS if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.