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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2133G

MIDLGB2133G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2133G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2133G
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code33G
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHassocks Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
33G 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 BIC MIDLGB2133G?

MIDLGB2133G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hassocks Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2133G?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2133G points to Hassocks Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2133G if the recipient asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 MIDLGB2133G mean?

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 33G is the code of the department Hassocks Branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2133G to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2133G.

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