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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2114E

MIDLGB2114E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2114E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2114E
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code14E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchChatham
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.
14E 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 MIDLGB2114E?

The code MIDLGB2114E belongs to Chatham, 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 do the letters in MIDLGB2114E stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 14E is the code of the branch Chatham.

Do I need MIDLGB2114E to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2114E.

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

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

What happens if I use MIDLGB2114E with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2114E with the recipient before sending.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2114E?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2114E points to Chatham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2114E 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.