SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2128E
MIDLGB2128E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2128E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 28E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Crowthorne Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 28E 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 BIC MIDLGB2128E?
MIDLGB2128E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Crowthorne 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.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need MIDLGB2128E to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2128E.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of MIDLGB2128E mean?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 28E identifies the branch Crowthorne Branch.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2128E?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2128E is Crowthorne Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2128E 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.