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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2153B

MIDLGB2153B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2153B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2153B
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code53B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSandown, Isle of Wight Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
53B 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 is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2153B?

MIDLGB2153B identifies Sandown, Isle of Wight Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2153B incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2153B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2153B?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2153B is Sandown, Isle of Wight Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2153B.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of MIDLGB2153B stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 53B is the code of the department Sandown, Isle of Wight Branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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