SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2134W
MIDLGB2134W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2134W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 34W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hedon Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 34W 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 BIC MIDLGB2134W?
The code MIDLGB2134W belongs to Hedon Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2134W to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2134W.
What does each part of MIDLGB2134W 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 34W identifies the branch Hedon Branch.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2134W incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2134W against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2134W?
MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2134W points to Hedon Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2134W if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.