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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2147A

MIDLGB2147A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2147A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2147A
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code47A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNewton Aycliffe Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
47A 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 uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2147A?

The code MIDLGB2147A belongs to Newton Aycliffe Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2147A 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 47A identifies the branch Newton Aycliffe Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2147A with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2147A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2147A?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2147A is Newton Aycliffe Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2147A if the recipient asks for it.

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