IBAN for HSBC UK
HSBC UK is a major bank in United Kingdom. IBANs at HSBC UK are 22 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB22. HSBC UK uses MIDL bank code (legacy Midland Bank identifier).
HSBC UK
United Kingdom · GBP
How to Pay HSBC UK in United Kingdom via Bitwage
Bitwage routes payments to HSBC UK accounts via stablecoin rails or SWIFT wire. For most use cases, the stablecoin route is faster (< 1 minute) and cheaper.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your United Kingdom contractor. Enter their HSBC UK IBAN (22 characters) and SWIFT code MIDLGB22.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD and routes via the optimal rail. Your contractor's HSBC UK account receives GBP directly.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to United Kingdom may require OFAC screening and contractor identity verification. Bitwage handles this automatically for all United Kingdom payments.
Key Terms & Resources
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HSBC UK IBAN FAQ
Common questions about HSBC UK IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying United Kingdom contractors.
HSBC UK IBANs are 22 characters long and start with GB. A typical example is GB25 MIDL 4025 3432 1446 70. HSBC UK uses MIDL bank code (legacy Midland Bank identifier). For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB22.
The SWIFT/BIC code for HSBC UK is <strong>MIDLGB22</strong>. This identifies HSBC UK on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's HSBC UK IBAN and SWIFT code (MIDLGB22) to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Bitwage can route via stablecoin rails or SWIFT international wire transfer wire depending on your preference and the contractor's setup.
Yes. With {{link:products/masspay}} you can include any number of United Kingdom contractors — including multiple HSBC UK accounts — in a single CSV payment run. Bitwage validates each IBAN, locks the FX rate lock, and routes all payments simultaneously.
Pay HSBC UK in United Kingdom
Without the SWIFT Fee
Skip the $25–50 wire fee. Bitwage routes via stablecoin rails — faster and cheaper for every contractor payment.