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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2192B

MIDLGB2192B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2192B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2192B
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code92B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCardiff, Churchill Way
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
92B 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2192B?

The code MIDLGB2192B belongs to Cardiff, Churchill Way, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need MIDLGB2192B 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. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2192B.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

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

What do the letters in MIDLGB2192B mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 92B identifies the department Cardiff, Churchill Way.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2192B with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2192B with the recipient before sending.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2192B?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2192B is Cardiff, Churchill Way. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2192B 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.