SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2182W
MIDLGB2182W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2182W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 82W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Lee-On-The-Solent |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 82W 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 is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2182W?
The code MIDLGB2182W belongs to Lee-On-The-Solent, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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 do the letters in MIDLGB2182W stand for?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 82W identifies the branch Lee-On-The-Solent.
Do I need MIDLGB2182W 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 MIDLGB2182W.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2182W?
MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2182W is Lee-On-The-Solent. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2182W if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.