SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2272H
MIDLGB2272H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2272H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB22 |
| Branch code | 72H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | HSBC Mortgages (40-10-88 |
| City | Sheffield |
| Country | United 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).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 72H 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 branch uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2272H?
MIDLGB2272H identifies HSBC Mortgages (40-10-88, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2272H incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2272H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of MIDLGB2272H stand for?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and 72H is the code of the department HSBC Mortgages (40-10-88.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
Can I use MIDLGB22 instead of MIDLGB2272H?
MIDLGB22 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2272H points to HSBC Mortgages (40-10-88. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2272H if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.