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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2151G

MIDLGB2151G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2151G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2151G
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code51G
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPorth 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.
51G 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 uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2151G?

The code MIDLGB2151G belongs to Porth Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

Do I need MIDLGB2151G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2151G.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2151G incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2151G with the recipient before sending.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2151G?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2151G is Porth Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2151G if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2151G stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 51G identifies the department Porth Branch.

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