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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB22EQU

MIDLGB22EQU belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB22EQU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB22EQU
8-character codeMIDLGB22
Branch codeEQU
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchEquities
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
EQU 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 code MIDLGB22EQU?

MIDLGB22EQU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Equities, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of MIDLGB22EQU stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and EQU is the code of the branch Equities.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.

Can I use MIDLGB22 instead of MIDLGB22EQU?

MIDLGB22 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB22EQU points to Equities. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB22EQU if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB22EQU for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB22EQU.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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