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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2104J

MIDLGB2104J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2104J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2104J
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code04J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGrantham
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.
04J 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

Which bank is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2104J?

The code MIDLGB2104J belongs to Grantham, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2104J?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2104J is Grantham. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2104J if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2104J incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2104J with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of MIDLGB2104J mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 04J is the code of the branch Grantham.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.