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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2130R

MIDLGB2130R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2130R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2130R
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code30R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchErith Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
30R 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 MIDLGB2130R?

MIDLGB2130R identifies Erith Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Do I need MIDLGB2130R 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 MIDLGB2130R.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2130R?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2130R is Erith Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2130R if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2130R mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 30R identifies the branch Erith Branch.

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