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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2144M

MIDLGB2144M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2144M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2144M
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code44M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMalton 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.
44M 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2144M?

MIDLGB2144M identifies Malton Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need MIDLGB2144M to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2144M.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

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

What does each part of MIDLGB2144M mean?

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 44M identifies the department Malton Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2144M?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2144M is Malton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2144M if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2144M incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2144M against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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