SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB22CAC
MIDLGB22CAC belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB22CAC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB22 |
| Branch code | CAC |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Corporate Actions |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- CAC 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 MIDLGB22CAC?
The code MIDLGB22CAC belongs to Corporate Actions, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need MIDLGB22CAC to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB22CAC.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use MIDLGB22 instead of MIDLGB22CAC?
MIDLGB22 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB22CAC points to Corporate Actions. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB22CAC if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MIDLGB22CAC mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and CAC is the code of the department Corporate Actions.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.