SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2141F
MIDLGB2141F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2141F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 41F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Lewisham Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 41F 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 SWIFT code MIDLGB2141F?
MIDLGB2141F is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lewisham 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.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2141F?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2141F points to Lewisham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2141F if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2141F mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 41F identifies the department Lewisham 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Do I need MIDLGB2141F to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2141F.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.