SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2133B

MIDLGB2133B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2133B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2133B
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code33B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHarpenden Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
33B 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 SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2133B?

The code MIDLGB2133B belongs to Harpenden 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.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2133B?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2133B is Harpenden Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2133B.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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.

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 transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2133B with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2133B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What does each part of MIDLGB2133B mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 33B identifies the department Harpenden Branch.

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