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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2121F

MIDLGB2121F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2121F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2121F
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code21F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBournemouth, Winton 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.
21F 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/BIC code MIDLGB2121F?

MIDLGB2121F identifies Bournemouth, Winton 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.

What does each part of MIDLGB2121F mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 21F is the code of the branch Bournemouth, Winton Branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2121F with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2121F with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need MIDLGB2121F to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 MIDLGB2121F.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2121F?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2121F is Bournemouth, Winton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2121F.

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