SWIFT/BIC code MLHBGB22XXX
MLHBGB22XXX belongs to HSBC Invest Direct in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLHBGB22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLHBGB22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Invest Direct |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Invest Direct SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MLHB 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.
- 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 institution uses BIC MLHBGB22XXX?
MLHBGB22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of HSBC Invest Direct in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to HSBC Invest Direct does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in MLHBGB22XXX mean?
MLHB is the institution code of HSBC Invest Direct, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Invest Direct?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MLHBGB22XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MLHBGB22XXX.
Is MLHBGB22 and MLHBGB22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MLHBGB22 is the 8-character version of MLHBGB22XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach HSBC Invest Direct in London.
Does HSBC Invest Direct have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MLHBGB22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for HSBC Invest Direct in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.