SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2137K
MIDLGB2137K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2137K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 37K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sherburn-In-Elmet Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 37K 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB2137K?
MIDLGB2137K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sherburn-In-Elmet 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 happens if I use MIDLGB2137K incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2137K with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2137K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2137K.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2137K 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 37K identifies the department Sherburn-In-Elmet Branch.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2137K?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2137K is Sherburn-In-Elmet Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2137K 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.