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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2164L

MIDLGB2164L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2164L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2164L
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code64L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWoodbridge 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.
64L 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/BIC code MIDLGB2164L?

MIDLGB2164L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Woodbridge Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2164L mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 64L identifies the department Woodbridge Branch.

What is the best 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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.

Do I need MIDLGB2164L to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2164L.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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.