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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2147J

MIDLGB2147J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2147J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2147J
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code47J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNorwich, Dereham Road Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
47J 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 uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2147J?

MIDLGB2147J identifies Norwich, Dereham Road Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need MIDLGB2147J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2147J.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2147J?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2147J is Norwich, Dereham Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2147J.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of MIDLGB2147J 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 47J identifies the branch Norwich, Dereham Road Branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2147J with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2147J 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.