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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB22SLN

MIDLGB22SLN belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB22SLN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB22SLN
8-character codeMIDLGB22
Branch codeSLN
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHss Securities Lending
CityLondon
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).
22 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
SLN 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB22SLN?

MIDLGB22SLN identifies Hss Securities Lending, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB22SLN with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB22SLN against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in MIDLGB22SLN stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and SLN identifies the department Hss Securities Lending.

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 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB22SLN to send euros 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 MIDLGB22SLN.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often 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.

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