SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2196G
MIDLGB2196G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2196G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 96G |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Coventry Ppi Hbeu |
| City | Coventry |
| 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.
- 96G 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2196G?
MIDLGB2196G identifies Coventry Ppi Hbeu, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2196G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2196G.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2196G?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2196G points to Coventry Ppi Hbeu. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2196G if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2196G 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 96G identifies the branch Coventry Ppi Hbeu.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.