SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2129U
MIDLGB2129U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2129U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 29U |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Eastbourne, Seaside Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 29U 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2129U?
MIDLGB2129U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Eastbourne, Seaside Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2129U mean?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 29U is the code of the department Eastbourne, Seaside Branch.
Do I need MIDLGB2129U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2129U.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2129U?
MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2129U is Eastbourne, Seaside Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2129U if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.