SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2136B
MIDLGB2136B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2136B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 36B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Thrapston 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.
- 36B 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 SWIFT code MIDLGB2136B?
MIDLGB2136B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Thrapston Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2136B stand for?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 36B is the code of the department Thrapston Branch.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2136B?
MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2136B points to Thrapston Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2136B if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use MIDLGB2136B with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2136B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.