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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2136L

MIDLGB2136L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2136L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2136L
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code36L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchKnighton Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
36L 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 BIC MIDLGB2136L?

The code MIDLGB2136L belongs to Knighton Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of MIDLGB2136L 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 36L identifies the department Knighton Branch.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2136L incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2136L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2136L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2136L.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2136L?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2136L points to Knighton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2136L 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.