SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2137F
MIDLGB2137F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2137F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 37F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leeds, Headingley 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.
- 37F 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/BIC code MIDLGB2137F?
MIDLGB2137F identifies Leeds, Headingley 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.
Do I need MIDLGB2137F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2137F.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2137F?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2137F is Leeds, Headingley Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2137F.
What does each part of MIDLGB2137F mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 37F is the code of the branch Leeds, Headingley Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.