SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2191V
MIDLGB2191V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2191V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 91V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wolverhampton 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.
- 91V 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2191V?
MIDLGB2191V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wolverhampton Commercial Centre, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
Do I need MIDLGB2191V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2191V.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2191V stand for?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 91V is the code of the branch Wolverhampton Commercial Centre.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2191V?
MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2191V points to Wolverhampton Commercial Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2191V 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.