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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2129L

MIDLGB2129L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2129L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2129L
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code29L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchDownham Market 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.
29L 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 bank uses BIC MIDLGB2129L?

The code MIDLGB2129L belongs to Downham Market Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of MIDLGB2129L mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 29L is the code of the department Downham Market Branch.

Do I need MIDLGB2129L to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2129L.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2129L?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2129L is Downham Market Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2129L if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2129L with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2129L with the recipient before sending.

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