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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2113N

MIDLGB2113N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2113N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2113N
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code13N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNewtown, Powys
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
13N 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2113N?

MIDLGB2113N identifies Newtown, Powys, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2113N incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2113N with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2113N mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 13N identifies the department Newtown, Powys.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2113N?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2113N points to Newtown, Powys. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2113N if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB2113N to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2113N.

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

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

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