SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2272D
MIDLGB2272D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2272D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB22 |
| Branch code | 72D |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | HSBC Mortgages (40-06-88 |
| City | Sheffield |
| 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).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 72D 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/BIC code MIDLGB2272D?
The code MIDLGB2272D belongs to HSBC Mortgages (40-06-88, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use MIDLGB22 instead of MIDLGB2272D?
MIDLGB22 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2272D points to HSBC Mortgages (40-06-88. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2272D if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2272D to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2272D.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2272D mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and 72D identifies the branch HSBC Mortgages (40-06-88.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.