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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2105T

MIDLGB2105T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2105T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2105T
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code05T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCharing Cross Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
05T 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2105T?

The code MIDLGB2105T belongs to Charing Cross Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2105T 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. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2105T.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2105T stand for?

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 05T is the code of the branch Charing Cross Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2105T?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2105T points to Charing Cross Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2105T if the recipient asks for it.

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