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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2103H

MIDLGB2103H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2103H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2103H
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code03H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBury St Edmunds
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
03H 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 MIDLGB2103H?

MIDLGB2103H identifies Bury St Edmunds, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2103H?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2103H points to Bury St Edmunds. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2103H if the recipient asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2103H with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2103H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2103H mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 03H identifies the department Bury St Edmunds.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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