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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2144L

MIDLGB2144L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2144L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2144L
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code44L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMalmesbury 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.
44L 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 MIDLGB2144L?

The code MIDLGB2144L belongs to Malmesbury Branch, part 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 MIDLGB2144L?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2144L is Malmesbury Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2144L if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2144L stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 44L is the code of the department Malmesbury Branch.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 enter MIDLGB2144L with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2144L 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.