SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2152B
MIDLGB2152B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2152B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 52B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Rawtenstall Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 52B 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 SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2152B?
MIDLGB2152B identifies Rawtenstall Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2152B?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2152B is Rawtenstall Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2152B.
What does each part of MIDLGB2152B mean?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 52B identifies the branch Rawtenstall Branch.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2152B to send euros 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 MIDLGB2152B.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.