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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2133K

MIDLGB2133K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2133K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2133K
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code33K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSt Davids 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.
33K 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 uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2133K?

The code MIDLGB2133K belongs to St Davids Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2133K incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2133K with the recipient before sending.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of MIDLGB2133K 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 33K is the code of the branch St Davids Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2133K?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2133K points to St Davids Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2133K if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

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