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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2114K

MIDLGB2114K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2114K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2114K
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code14K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHendon, Central, Nw4
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
14K 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2114K?

The code MIDLGB2114K belongs to Hendon, Central, Nw4, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2114K stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 14K identifies the department Hendon, Central, Nw4.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2114K?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2114K is Hendon, Central, Nw4. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2114K if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB2114K to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2114K.

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

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

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