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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB22GSU

MIDLGB22GSU belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB22GSU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB22GSU
8-character codeMIDLGB22
Branch codeGSU
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGlobal Services (UK
CityEdinburgh
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.
GSU 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 MIDLGB22GSU?

The code MIDLGB22GSU belongs to Global Services (UK, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use MIDLGB22 instead of MIDLGB22GSU?

MIDLGB22 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB22GSU points to Global Services (UK. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB22GSU if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB22GSU 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 MIDLGB22GSU.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC 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.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.

What happens if I use MIDLGB22GSU with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB22GSU against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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