SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2121T
MIDLGB2121T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2121T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 21T |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Brierley Hill Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 21T 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 SWIFT code MIDLGB2121T?
The code MIDLGB2121T belongs to Brierley Hill Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2121T stand for?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 21T identifies the department Brierley Hill Branch.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2121T?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2121T is Brierley Hill Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2121T if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2121T for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2121T.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.