SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2144V
MIDLGB2144V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2144V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 44V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Manchester, Royal Exchange Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 44V 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 MIDLGB2144V?
MIDLGB2144V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Manchester, Royal Exchange Branch, a branch or department 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 MIDLGB2144V?
MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2144V is Manchester, Royal Exchange Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2144V if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MIDLGB2144V mean?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 44V identifies the branch Manchester, Royal Exchange Branch.
Do I need MIDLGB2144V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 MIDLGB2144V.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.