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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B51

HLFXGB21B51 belongs to Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B51

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B51
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB51
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBelfast Arthur Street
CityBelfast
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.
B51 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21B51?

HLFXGB21B51 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Belfast Arthur Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21B51 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 HLFXGB21B51.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

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

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B51?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B51 is Belfast Arthur Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21B51 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21B51 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21B51 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

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