SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2156L
MIDLGB2156L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2156L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 56L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | St. Ives, Cornwall Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 56L 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 BIC MIDLGB2156L?
The code MIDLGB2156L belongs to St. Ives, Cornwall Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2156L?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2156L is St. Ives, Cornwall Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2156L if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MIDLGB2156L mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 56L identifies the branch St. Ives, Cornwall Branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2156L with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2156L with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.