Is MIDLGB2183K a valid SWIFT code?

Yes. MIDLGB2183K has the right format and is in our directory for HSBC BANK PLC, LONDON. Confirm with the beneficiary that it is the bank that holds their account.

Can I use the head-office code instead of MIDLGB2183K?

Usually, yes: international payments reach the bank through its head-office code, MIDLGB21. Use MIDLGB2183K when the beneficiary or their bank asked for this branch.

SWIFT/BIC · United Kingdom

MIDLGB2183K

HSBC BANK PLC · Branch · LONDON

Code details

SWIFT/BIC: MIDLGB2183K
Institution: HSBC BANK PLC
Office: Branch
Branch code: 83K
Address: 8 CANADA SQUARE, E14 5HQ LONDON
City: LONDON
Country: United Kingdom

What MIDLGB2183K means

MIDLGB2183K

MIDLBank code
Four letters chosen by the institution.
GBCountry code
United Kingdom (ISO 3166)
21Location code
Where the institution sits on the SWIFT network. A 1 in second place marks a passive participant.
83KBranch code
Identifies one branch or department of the institution.

Other codes for HSBC BANK PLC

MIDLGB2102ALONDON MIDLGB2102CLONDON MIDLGB2102DLONDON MIDLGB2102FLONDON MIDLGB2102GLONDON MIDLGB2102HLONDON MIDLGB2102JLONDON MIDLGB2102KLONDON MIDLGB2102MLONDON MIDLGB2102NLONDON MIDLGB2102PLONDON MIDLGB2102RLONDON

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Questions

Is MIDLGB2183K a valid SWIFT code?: Yes. MIDLGB2183K has the right format and is in our directory for HSBC BANK PLC, LONDON. Confirm with the beneficiary that it is the bank that holds their account.
Can I use the head-office code instead of MIDLGB2183K?: Usually, yes: international payments reach the bank through its head-office code, MIDLGB21. Use MIDLGB2183K when the beneficiary or their bank asked for this branch.

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About this data

Codes are checked against our directory of banks on TrillioniPay corridors. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary’s bank before sending a payment. Last updated: 23 September 2026.

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