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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2149U

MIDLGB2149U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2149U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2149U
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code49U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCosham Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
49U 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB2149U?

MIDLGB2149U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cosham Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of MIDLGB2149U mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 49U is the code of the branch Cosham Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2149U?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2149U points to Cosham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2149U if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2149U incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2149U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need MIDLGB2149U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2149U.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

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