SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A90
HLFXGB21A90 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ballymena, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A90 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A90 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Ballymena (Hps |
| City | Ballymena |
| Country | United 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.
- A90 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 HLFXGB21A90?
HLFXGB21A90 identifies Ballymena (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Ballymena, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HLFXGB21A90 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and A90 is the code of the branch Ballymena (Hps.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A90?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A90 points to Ballymena (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21A90.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.