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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2150U

MIDLGB2150U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2150U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2150U
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code50U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGoring-On-Thames Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
50U 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 is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2150U?

MIDLGB2150U identifies Goring-On-Thames 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.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

Do I need MIDLGB2150U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2150U.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2150U with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2150U with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2150U?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2150U is Goring-On-Thames Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2150U if the recipient asks for it.

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