SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2164V
MIDLGB2164V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2164V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 64V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Worthing, Broadwater Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 64V 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 MIDLGB2164V?
The code MIDLGB2164V belongs to Worthing, Broadwater 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.
What does each part of MIDLGB2164V 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 64V identifies the branch Worthing, Broadwater 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use MIDLGB2164V incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2164V against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need MIDLGB2164V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2164V.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.