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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2138J

MIDLGB2138J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2138J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2138J
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code38J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLittlehampton Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
38J 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 SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2138J?

MIDLGB2138J identifies Littlehampton Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2138J 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 38J is the code of the branch Littlehampton Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2138J?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2138J is Littlehampton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2138J if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2138J 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 do need MIDLGB2138J.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2138J incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2138J against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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