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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2128P

MIDLGB2128P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2128P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2128P
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code28P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchDeal Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
28P 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 MIDLGB2128P?

MIDLGB2128P identifies Deal Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2128P?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2128P points to Deal Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2128P.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2128P incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2128P with the recipient before you confirm.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

What does each part of MIDLGB2128P 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 28P is the code of the branch Deal Branch.

Do I need MIDLGB2128P to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2128P.

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