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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2112D

MIDLGB2112D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2112D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2112D
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code12D
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGrimsby, Victoria Street
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.
12D 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 code MIDLGB2112D?

MIDLGB2112D is the SWIFT/BIC code of Grimsby, Victoria Street, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2112D mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 12D is the code of the branch Grimsby, Victoria Street.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2112D for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2112D.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2112D?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2112D is Grimsby, Victoria Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2112D 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.