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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2136J

MIDLGB2136J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2136J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2136J
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code36J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchKirkby Stephen Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
36J 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 MIDLGB2136J?

MIDLGB2136J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kirkby Stephen Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2136J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2136J.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of MIDLGB2136J 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 36J identifies the branch Kirkby Stephen Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2136J?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2136J is Kirkby Stephen Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2136J.

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