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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2183J

MIDLGB2183J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2183J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2183J
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code83J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWeymouth, Preston
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
83J 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 MIDLGB2183J?

MIDLGB2183J identifies Weymouth, Preston, a branch or department 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, 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 happens if I use MIDLGB2183J incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2183J against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What does each part of MIDLGB2183J stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 83J is the code of the department Weymouth, Preston.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2183J?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2183J points to Weymouth, Preston. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2183J.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.