SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2193R
MIDLGB2193R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2193R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 93R |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cambridge, Cherry Hinton Road |
| 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.
- 93R 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 MIDLGB2193R?
MIDLGB2193R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cambridge, Cherry Hinton Road, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need MIDLGB2193R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2193R.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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.
What does each part of MIDLGB2193R stand for?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 93R identifies the department Cambridge, Cherry Hinton Road.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2193R?
MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2193R is Cambridge, Cherry Hinton Road. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2193R 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.