SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2147F
MIDLGB2147F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2147F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 47F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Northampton, Kingsthorpe Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 47F 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 BIC MIDLGB2147F?
MIDLGB2147F identifies Northampton, Kingsthorpe Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2147F?
MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2147F is Northampton, Kingsthorpe Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2147F if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2147F mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 47F is the code of the branch Northampton, Kingsthorpe Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need MIDLGB2147F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2147F.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.