SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2106M
MIDLGB2106M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2106M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 06M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Great Portland Street Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 06M 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2106M?
MIDLGB2106M identifies Great Portland Street Branch, 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.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2106M incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2106M against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 MIDLGB2106M?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2106M is Great Portland Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2106M.
What does each part of MIDLGB2106M 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 06M identifies the department Great Portland Street Branch.
Do I need MIDLGB2106M to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2106M.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.