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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2159H

MIDLGB2159H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2159H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2159H
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code59H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTewkesbury Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
59H 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2159H?

The code MIDLGB2159H belongs to Tewkesbury Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2159H mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 59H is the code of the department Tewkesbury Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2159H?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2159H points to Tewkesbury Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2159H if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB2159H to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2159H.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.