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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2143A

MIDLGB2143A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2143A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2143A
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code43A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchUpton Park Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
43A 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 BIC MIDLGB2143A?

MIDLGB2143A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Upton Park Branch, a branch or department 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 MIDLGB2143A mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 43A identifies the branch Upton Park Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2143A?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2143A points to Upton Park Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2143A if the recipient asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2143A incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2143A with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives 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.