GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2184J

MIDLGB2184J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2184J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2184J
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code84J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCarbis Bay
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
84J 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 BIC MIDLGB2184J?

MIDLGB2184J identifies Carbis Bay, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB2184J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2184J.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of MIDLGB2184J mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 84J is the code of the department Carbis Bay.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2184J?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2184J points to Carbis Bay. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2184J.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2184J incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2184J with the recipient before you confirm.

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