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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2154R

MIDLGB2154R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2154R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2154R
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code54R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchShotton 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.
54R 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB2154R?

MIDLGB2154R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shotton Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2154R stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 54R is the code of the department Shotton Branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2154R with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2154R with the recipient before sending.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2154R?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2154R points to Shotton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2154R.

Do I need MIDLGB2154R for a euro transfer 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 still need MIDLGB2154R.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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