SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2182H
MIDLGB2182H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2182H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 82H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Faversham |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 82H 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2182H?
MIDLGB2182H identifies Faversham, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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 do the letters in MIDLGB2182H mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 82H is the code of the department Faversham.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2182H?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2182H is Faversham. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2182H if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need MIDLGB2182H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2182H.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.