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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2146H

MIDLGB2146H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2146H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2146H
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code46H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMinehead 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.
46H 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB2146H?

The code MIDLGB2146H belongs to Minehead Branch, a unit 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 MIDLGB2146H?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2146H is Minehead Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2146H if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2146H stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 46H identifies the branch Minehead Branch.

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.

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

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

What happens if I use MIDLGB2146H with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2146H with the recipient before sending.

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