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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2154P

MIDLGB2154P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2154P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2154P
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code54P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchShoreham-By-Sea 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.
54P 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 BIC MIDLGB2154P?

MIDLGB2154P identifies Shoreham-By-Sea Branch, a unit 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 MIDLGB2154P with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2154P with the recipient before sending.

Do I need MIDLGB2154P to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2154P.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2154P mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 54P identifies the department Shoreham-By-Sea Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2154P?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2154P is Shoreham-By-Sea Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2154P.

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