SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2133W
MIDLGB2133W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2133W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 33W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hereford Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 33W 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2133W?
MIDLGB2133W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hereford Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 happens if I use MIDLGB2133W with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2133W with the recipient before sending.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2133W?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2133W is Hereford Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2133W.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2133W mean?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 33W is the code of the department Hereford Branch.
Do I need MIDLGB2133W to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2133W.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.