SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2195G
MIDLGB2195G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2195G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 95G |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | HSBC Banking |
| 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.
- 95G 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 uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2195G?
MIDLGB2195G identifies HSBC Banking, 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.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2195G stand for?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 95G is the code of the branch HSBC Banking.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2195G with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2195G with the recipient before sending.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need MIDLGB2195G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2195G.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.