SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2108K
MIDLGB2108K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2108K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 08K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bridge Street Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 08K 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/BIC code MIDLGB2108K?
MIDLGB2108K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bridge Street Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need MIDLGB2108K to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2108K.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2108K?
MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2108K points to Bridge Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2108K if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MIDLGB2108K stand for?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 08K identifies the department Bridge Street Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.