SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2113E
MIDLGB2113E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2113E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 13E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wigan, Wallgate |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 13E 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 MIDLGB2113E?
The code MIDLGB2113E belongs to Wigan, Wallgate, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2113E 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 do need MIDLGB2113E.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2113E stand for?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 13E is the code of the branch Wigan, Wallgate.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2113E?
MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2113E points to Wigan, Wallgate. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2113E 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.