SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2188E
MIDLGB2188E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2188E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 88E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Rsc-e Re Dwp Attendance Allowance |
| 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.
- 88E 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/BIC code MIDLGB2188E?
MIDLGB2188E identifies Rsc-e Re Dwp Attendance Allowance, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use MIDLGB2188E with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2188E against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2188E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 still need MIDLGB2188E.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2188E?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2188E is Rsc-e Re Dwp Attendance Allowance. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2188E 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.