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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2130N

MIDLGB2130N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2130N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2130N
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code30N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchEpping Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
30N 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 code MIDLGB2130N?

MIDLGB2130N identifies Epping 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 more 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2130N stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 30N is the code of the department Epping Branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2130N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2130N.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2130N?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2130N is Epping Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2130N 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.