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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2163J

MIDLGB2163J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2163J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2163J
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code63J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWickford 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.
63J 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 MIDLGB2163J?

MIDLGB2163J identifies Wickford 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 MIDLGB2163J?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2163J is Wickford Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2163J if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of MIDLGB2163J stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 63J identifies the department Wickford 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 happens if I enter MIDLGB2163J with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2163J against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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