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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2102C

MIDLGB2102C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2102C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2102C
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code02C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchAylesbury, Market Square
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MIDL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
02C 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

What bank uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2102C?

The code MIDLGB2102C belongs to Aylesbury, Market Square, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2102C mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 02C identifies the branch Aylesbury, Market Square.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2102C?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2102C points to Aylesbury, Market Square. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2102C.

Do I need MIDLGB2102C to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2102C.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.