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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2146R

MIDLGB2146R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2146R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2146R
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code46R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMorpeth 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.
46R 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 MIDLGB2146R?

The code MIDLGB2146R belongs to Morpeth 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.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2146R?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2146R points to Morpeth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2146R.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2146R mean?

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 46R is the code of the branch Morpeth Branch.

Do I need MIDLGB2146R to send euros 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 MIDLGB2146R.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 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. 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.