SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2107S

MIDLGB2107S belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2107S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2107S
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code07S
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSloane Square Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
07S 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/BIC code MIDLGB2107S?

The code MIDLGB2107S belongs to Sloane Square 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, 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.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2107S stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 07S is the code of the department Sloane Square Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2107S?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2107S points to Sloane Square Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2107S.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2107S incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2107S against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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