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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2111P

MIDLGB2111P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2111P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2111P
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code11P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPoole, High Street
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.
11P 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 MIDLGB2111P?

MIDLGB2111P identifies Poole, High Street, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2111P for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2111P.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2111P with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2111P with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of MIDLGB2111P 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 11P is the code of the branch Poole, High Street.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2111P?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2111P is Poole, High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2111P 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.