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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2181R

MIDLGB2181R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2181R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2181R
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code81R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBournemouth, Lansdowne
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.
81R 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2181R?

MIDLGB2181R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bournemouth, Lansdowne, 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 do the letters in MIDLGB2181R mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 81R is the code of the department Bournemouth, Lansdowne.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2181R incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2181R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2181R?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2181R points to Bournemouth, Lansdowne. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2181R.

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