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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2195L

MIDLGB2195L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2195L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2195L
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code95L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHSBC Banking
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
95L 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2195L?

MIDLGB2195L is the SWIFT/BIC code of HSBC Banking, 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 does each part of MIDLGB2195L stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 95L is the code of the department HSBC Banking.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2195L with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2195L with the recipient before sending.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2195L?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2195L is HSBC Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2195L.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2195L 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 still need MIDLGB2195L.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.