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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2126C

MIDLGB2126C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2126C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2126C
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code26C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchChristchurch 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.
26C 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/BIC code MIDLGB2126C?

MIDLGB2126C identifies Christchurch Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need MIDLGB2126C 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. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2126C.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of MIDLGB2126C 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 26C is the code of the branch Christchurch Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2126C?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2126C is Christchurch Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2126C if the recipient asks for it.

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