SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2150M
MIDLGB2150M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2150M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 50M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Radcliffe-On-Trent Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 50M 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 branch is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2150M?
MIDLGB2150M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Radcliffe-On-Trent Branch, a unit 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 MIDLGB2150M stand for?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 50M is the code of the branch Radcliffe-On-Trent 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use MIDLGB2150M with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2150M against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need MIDLGB2150M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2150M.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.