SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2137E
MIDLGB2137E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2137E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 37E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leeds, Cross Gates Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 37E 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 uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2137E?
MIDLGB2137E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leeds, Cross Gates Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2137E mean?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 37E is the code of the branch Leeds, Cross Gates Branch.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2137E?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2137E points to Leeds, Cross Gates Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2137E if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2137E to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2137E.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.