SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2112U
MIDLGB2112U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2112U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 12U |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Farnham, Surrey |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 12U 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 branch is behind BIC MIDLGB2112U?
MIDLGB2112U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Farnham, Surrey, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2112U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2112U.
What does each part of MIDLGB2112U mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 12U identifies the department Farnham, Surrey.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2112U?
MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2112U points to Farnham, Surrey. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2112U.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.