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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2116U

MIDLGB2116U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2116U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2116U
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code16U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSunningdale Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
16U 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 SWIFT code MIDLGB2116U?

The code MIDLGB2116U belongs to Sunningdale Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

What does each part of MIDLGB2116U 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 16U identifies the branch Sunningdale Branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2116U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2116U.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2116U?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2116U is Sunningdale Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2116U 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.