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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2113W

MIDLGB2113W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2113W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2113W
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code13W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCanterbury, Whitefriars
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
13W 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2113W?

MIDLGB2113W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Canterbury, Whitefriars, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2113W with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2113W with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2113W stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 13W is the code of the branch Canterbury, Whitefriars.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2113W?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2113W is Canterbury, Whitefriars. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2113W if the recipient asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. 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.