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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2120F

MIDLGB2120F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2120F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2120F
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code20F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBlackpool, Bispham Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
20F 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB2120F?

MIDLGB2120F identifies Blackpool, Bispham 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.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2120F?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2120F is Blackpool, Bispham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2120F if the recipient asks for it.

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

What does each part of MIDLGB2120F 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 20F identifies the branch Blackpool, Bispham Branch.

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

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

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2120F with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2120F against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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