SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2147P

MIDLGB2147P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2147P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2147P
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code47P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNottingham, Bulwell 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.
47P 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 MIDLGB2147P?

MIDLGB2147P identifies Nottingham, Bulwell Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2147P incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2147P with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2147P?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2147P points to Nottingham, Bulwell Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2147P if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2147P 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 47P identifies the department Nottingham, Bulwell 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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