SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2133T

MIDLGB2133T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2133T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2133T
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code33T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHeanor Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
33T 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 MIDLGB2133T?

MIDLGB2133T is the SWIFT/BIC code of Heanor 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.

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 is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2133T?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2133T points to Heanor Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2133T if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2133T with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2133T against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2133T stand for?

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 33T is the code of the branch Heanor Branch.

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