What is HSBC's sort code?

HSBC has 17 sort codes: 40-03-02 (Manchester), 40-05-15 (London), 40-10-02 (London), 40-11-36 (Birmingham), 40-12-00 (Edinburgh), 40-12-01 (Edinburgh), 40-12-76 (London), 40-13-00 (Cardiff), 40-13-01 (Cardiff), 40-16-01 (Sheffield), 40-20-00 (Liverpool), 40-20-01 (Liverpool), 40-30-10 (Bristol), 40-41-01 (Nottingham), 40-42-00 (Newcastle), 40-42-01 (Newcastle), 40-43-00 (Norwich). Different sort codes correspond to different branches.

What is HSBC's BIC/SWIFT code?

HSBC uses the BIC/SWIFT codes MIDLGB22, HBUKGB4B. The BIC is used alongside the sort code for international payments via the SWIFT network.

How do I validate a HSBC sort code?

Enter the HSBC sort code in the validator above. It will verify the 6-digit format, identify the bank and branch, and show the associated BIC code for international transfers.

Where can I find my HSBC sort code?

Your HSBC sort code appears on your bank card (usually on the front), bank statements, cheque book, or in your online/mobile banking app. It is displayed alongside your 8-digit account number.

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HSBC is a UK bank with 17 sort codes. Enter a HSBC sort code above to validate it and identify the branch.

HSBC Sort Codes

Sort Code	BIC	City
40-03-02	MIDLGB22	Manchester
40-05-15	MIDLGB22	London
40-10-02	MIDLGB22	London
40-11-36	MIDLGB22	Birmingham
40-12-00	MIDLGB22	Edinburgh
40-12-01	MIDLGB22	Edinburgh
40-12-76	HBUKGB4B	London
40-13-00	MIDLGB22	Cardiff
40-13-01	MIDLGB22	Cardiff
40-16-01	MIDLGB22	Sheffield
40-20-00	MIDLGB22	Liverpool
40-20-01	MIDLGB22	Liverpool
40-30-10	MIDLGB22	Bristol
40-41-01	MIDLGB22	Nottingham
40-42-00	MIDLGB22	Newcastle
40-42-01	MIDLGB22	Newcastle
40-43-00	MIDLGB22	Norwich

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSBC's sort code?: HSBC has 17 sort codes: 40-03-02 (Manchester), 40-05-15 (London), 40-10-02 (London), 40-11-36 (Birmingham), 40-12-00 (Edinburgh), 40-12-01 (Edinburgh), 40-12-76 (London), 40-13-00 (Cardiff), 40-13-01 (Cardiff), 40-16-01 (Sheffield), 40-20-00 (Liverpool), 40-20-01 (Liverpool), 40-30-10 (Bristol), 40-41-01 (Nottingham), 40-42-00 (Newcastle), 40-42-01 (Newcastle), 40-43-00 (Norwich). Different sort codes correspond to different branches.
What is HSBC's BIC/SWIFT code?: HSBC uses the BIC/SWIFT codes MIDLGB22, HBUKGB4B. The BIC is used alongside the sort code for international payments via the SWIFT network.
How do I validate a HSBC sort code?: Enter the HSBC sort code in the validator above. It will verify the 6-digit format, identify the bank and branch, and show the associated BIC code for international transfers.
Where can I find my HSBC sort code?: Your HSBC sort code appears on your bank card (usually on the front), bank statements, cheque book, or in your online/mobile banking app. It is displayed alongside your 8-digit account number.

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