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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2126V

MIDLGB2126V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2126V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2126V
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code26V
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchRhos-On-Sea 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.
26V 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 MIDLGB2126V?

MIDLGB2126V identifies Rhos-On-Sea Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2126V?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2126V is Rhos-On-Sea Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2126V if the recipient asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2126V with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2126V with the recipient before sending.

Do I need MIDLGB2126V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2126V.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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