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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2132R

MIDLGB2132R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2132R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2132R
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code32R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHadleigh, Essex 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.
32R 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

What bank is behind BIC MIDLGB2132R?

MIDLGB2132R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hadleigh, Essex Branch, a unit 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 other 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 does each part of MIDLGB2132R 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 32R identifies the branch Hadleigh, Essex Branch.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2132R?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2132R is Hadleigh, Essex Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2132R if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2132R with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2132R 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.