SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2119H

MIDLGB2119H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2119H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2119H
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code19H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBirmingham, Harborne Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
19H 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 branch uses BIC MIDLGB2119H?

The code MIDLGB2119H belongs to Birmingham, Harborne 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 MIDLGB2119H stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 19H identifies the department Birmingham, Harborne Branch.

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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2119H with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2119H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2119H?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2119H points to Birmingham, Harborne Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2119H if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB2119H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2119H.

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