SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21098

HLFXGB21098 belongs to Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21098

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21098
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch code098
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMiddleton Manchr New - 110530
CityManchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HLFX 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.
098 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21098?

HLFXGB21098 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Middleton Manchr New - 110530, part of Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21098 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21098.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21098?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21098 is Middleton Manchr New - 110530. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21098 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21098 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 098 identifies the branch Middleton Manchr New - 110530.

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