SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2141N

MIDLGB2141N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2141N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2141N
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code41N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNotting Hill Gate Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
41N 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 code MIDLGB2141N?

MIDLGB2141N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Notting Hill Gate Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need MIDLGB2141N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2141N.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2141N mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 41N is the code of the branch Notting Hill Gate Branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2141N incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2141N with the recipient before you confirm.

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