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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2118V

MIDLGB2118V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2118V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2118V
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code18V
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBiggleswade Branch
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.
18V 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 SWIFT code MIDLGB2118V?

The code MIDLGB2118V belongs to Biggleswade Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.

Do I need MIDLGB2118V to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2118V.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2118V 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 18V identifies the branch Biggleswade Branch.

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

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

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2118V?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2118V is Biggleswade Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2118V.

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