SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2161J
MIDLGB2161J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2161J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 61J |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chase Terrace Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 61J 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2161J?
MIDLGB2161J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chase Terrace Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need MIDLGB2161J to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2161J.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2161J with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2161J against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2161J?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2161J points to Chase Terrace Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2161J.
What does each part of MIDLGB2161J stand for?
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 61J identifies the department Chase Terrace Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.