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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2136P

MIDLGB2136P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2136P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2136P
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code36P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBentham Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
36P 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 bank is behind BIC MIDLGB2136P?

MIDLGB2136P identifies Bentham 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.

What does each part of MIDLGB2136P stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 36P is the code of the department Bentham Branch.

Do I need MIDLGB2136P for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2136P.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2136P?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2136P points to Bentham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2136P if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2136P with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2136P with the recipient before sending.

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