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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2113J

MIDLGB2113J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2113J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2113J
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code13J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchAlperton
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
13J 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/BIC code MIDLGB2113J?

MIDLGB2113J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alperton, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2113J?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2113J points to Alperton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2113J if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB2113J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2113J.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2113J with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2113J against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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