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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2195P

MIDLGB2195P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2195P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2195P
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code95P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHSBC Banking
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.
95P 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 branch is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2195P?

MIDLGB2195P identifies HSBC Banking, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of MIDLGB2195P mean?

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

Do I need MIDLGB2195P for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2195P.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2195P?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2195P is HSBC Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2195P.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2195P incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2195P against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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