SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGRAAGSS
MIDLGRAAGSS belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Piraeus, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGRAAGSS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGRAA |
| Branch code | GSS |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Securities Services |
| City | Piraeus |
| Country | Greece |
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.
- GR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GSS 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 MIDLGRAAGSS?
MIDLGRAAGSS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Services, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Piraeus, Greece. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use MIDLGRAA instead of MIDLGRAAGSS?
MIDLGRAA is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGRAAGSS is Securities Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGRAAGSS if the recipient asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in Greece. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What do the letters in MIDLGRAAGSS mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the location code and GSS identifies the department Securities Services.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MIDLGRAAGSS to send euros to Greece?
Greece 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 do need MIDLGRAAGSS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.