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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGBZ1XXX

MIDLGBZ1XXX belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGBZ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGBZ1XXX
8-character codeMIDLGBZ1
Branch codeXXX
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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).
Z1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 bank is behind SWIFT code MIDLGBZ1XXX?

MIDLGBZ1XXX identifies the main office of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at HSBC Bank PLC.

What do the letters in MIDLGBZ1XXX stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, Z1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Is MIDLGBZ1 and MIDLGBZ1XXX the same code?

Yes. MIDLGBZ1 is the 8-character version of MIDLGBZ1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to HSBC Bank PLC in London.

What happens if I enter MIDLGBZ1XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGBZ1XXX with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.