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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2118J

MIDLGB2118J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2118J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2118J
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code18J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBedworth Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
18J 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2118J?

MIDLGB2118J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bedworth Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of MIDLGB2118J stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 18J is the code of the department Bedworth Branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2118J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2118J.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2118J?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2118J points to Bedworth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2118J 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.