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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2111U

MIDLGB2111U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2111U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2111U
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code11U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMarket Harborough
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
11U 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 is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2111U?

MIDLGB2111U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Market Harborough, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2111U stand for?

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 11U identifies the branch Market Harborough.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2111U with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2111U with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need MIDLGB2111U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2111U.

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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2111U?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2111U points to Market Harborough. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2111U.

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