HSBC Bank plc (formerly Midland Bank plc), established in 1836, is one of the principal UK clearing banks. In 1992, Midland Bank plc was acquired by HSBC Holdings, one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world with over 9,500 offices in 79 countries and territories.Served by some 76.500 staff worldwide through its network of over 1,600 branches in the UK andbranches and subsidiaries based mainly in Continental Europe and Latin America, HSBC Bank provides a comprehensive range of banking, financial and related services.