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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2151U

MIDLGB2151U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2151U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2151U
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code51U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchRochester 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.
51U 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2151U?

MIDLGB2151U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rochester Branch, part 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 MIDLGB2151U mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 51U identifies the department Rochester Branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2151U with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2151U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2151U?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2151U points to Rochester Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2151U.

Do I need MIDLGB2151U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2151U.

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