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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A52

HLFXGB21A52 belongs to Halifax PLC in Andover, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21A52

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21A52
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeA52
BankHalifax PLC
BranchAndover (Hps
CityAndover
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
A52 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21A52?

HLFXGB21A52 identifies Andover (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Andover, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HLFXGB21A52 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and A52 is the code of the department Andover (Hps.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A52?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A52 points to Andover (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21A52.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21A52 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. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21A52.

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