SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2113R

MIDLGB2113R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2113R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2113R
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code13R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBeeston, Notts
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.
13R 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 BIC MIDLGB2113R?

MIDLGB2113R identifies Beeston, Notts, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2113R stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 13R identifies the branch Beeston, Notts.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2113R with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2113R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2113R?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2113R points to Beeston, Notts. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2113R if the recipient asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2113R to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2113R.

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