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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB22FIN

MIDLGB22FIN belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB22FIN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB22FIN
8-character codeMIDLGB22
Branch codeFIN
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFinance
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
FIN 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB22FIN?

The code MIDLGB22FIN belongs to Finance, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use MIDLGB22 instead of MIDLGB22FIN?

MIDLGB22 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB22FIN points to Finance. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB22FIN if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB22FIN with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB22FIN against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB22FIN to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB22FIN.

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