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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2142V

MIDLGB2142V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2142V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2142V
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code42V
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTooting Broadway Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
42V 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 uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2142V?

MIDLGB2142V identifies Tooting Broadway Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2142V?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2142V points to Tooting Broadway Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2142V if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2142V incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2142V with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2142V stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 42V is the code of the department Tooting Broadway Branch.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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