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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2139H

MIDLGB2139H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2139H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2139H
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code39H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLlandyssul Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
39H 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB2139H?

The code MIDLGB2139H belongs to Llandyssul Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2139H mean?

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 39H is the code of the department Llandyssul Branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2139H with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2139H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need MIDLGB2139H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2139H.

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

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

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2139H?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2139H points to Llandyssul Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2139H.

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