SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2183V
MIDLGB2183V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2183V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 83V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bethesda |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 83V 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2183V?
MIDLGB2183V identifies Bethesda, 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.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2183V mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 83V is the code of the department Bethesda.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2183V?
MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2183V points to Bethesda. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2183V if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need MIDLGB2183V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2183V.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.