SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2193O

MIDLGB2193O belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2193O

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2193O
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code93O
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSunderland District Hospital
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
93O 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 BIC MIDLGB2193O?

The code MIDLGB2193O belongs to Sunderland District Hospital, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2193O with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2193O with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2193O mean?

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 93O is the code of the branch Sunderland District Hospital.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2193O?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2193O points to Sunderland District Hospital. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2193O 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.