SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2151W
MIDLGB2151W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2151W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 51W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Romsey Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 51W 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2151W?
MIDLGB2151W identifies Romsey Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 MIDLGB2151W?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2151W points to Romsey Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2151W if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MIDLGB2151W stand for?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 51W is the code of the branch Romsey Branch.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2151W incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2151W with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need MIDLGB2151W 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 still need MIDLGB2151W.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.