SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2140A
MIDLGB2140A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2140A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 40A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Brixton Road 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.
- 40A 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2140A?
MIDLGB2140A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brixton Road Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2140A?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2140A points to Brixton Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2140A.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2140A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2140A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2140A mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 40A is the code of the department Brixton Road Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need MIDLGB2140A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2140A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.