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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2162W

MIDLGB2162W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2162W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2162W
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code62W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWeybridge Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
62W 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 SWIFT code MIDLGB2162W?

MIDLGB2162W identifies Weybridge Branch, a unit 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 MIDLGB2162W?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2162W points to Weybridge Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2162W if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of MIDLGB2162W stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 62W identifies the department Weybridge Branch.

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.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2162W with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2162W against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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