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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB21WEL

MIDLGB21WEL belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wellingborough, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB21WEL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB21WEL
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch codeWEL
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWellingborough
CityWellingborough
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
WEL 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/BIC code MIDLGB21WEL?

The code MIDLGB21WEL belongs to Wellingborough, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Wellingborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB21WEL?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB21WEL is Wellingborough. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB21WEL if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB21WEL incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB21WEL with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of MIDLGB21WEL mean?

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 WEL identifies the branch Wellingborough.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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