SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2188L
MIDLGB2188L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2188L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 88L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Heathrow Commercial Centre |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 88L 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2188L?
MIDLGB2188L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Heathrow Commercial Centre, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2188L?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2188L points to Heathrow Commercial Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2188L if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2188L mean?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 88L identifies the branch Heathrow Commercial Centre.
Do I need MIDLGB2188L 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 MIDLGB2188L.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.