SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A45
HLFXGB21A45 belongs to Halifax PLC in Alnwick, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A45 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A45 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Alnwick |
| City | Alnwick |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- A45 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 HLFXGB21A45?
HLFXGB21A45 identifies Alnwick, part of Halifax PLC in Alnwick, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got more 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.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21A45 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21A45 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A45?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A45 points to Alnwick. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21A45 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21A45 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 A45 is the code of the department Alnwick.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.