SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2106T

MIDLGB2106T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2106T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2106T
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code06T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHigh Holborn Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
06T 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 SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2106T?

MIDLGB2106T identifies High Holborn Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2106T with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2106T with the recipient before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.

Do I need MIDLGB2106T to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2106T.

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

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

What do the letters in MIDLGB2106T stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 06T is the code of the department High Holborn Branch.

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