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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B53

HLFXGB21B53 belongs to Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B53

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B53
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB53
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBelfast Business Centre
CityBelfast
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.
B53 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B53?

HLFXGB21B53 identifies Belfast Business Centre, part of Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21B53 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21B53 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21B53 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21B53.

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

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

What does each part of HLFXGB21B53 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and B53 identifies the department Belfast Business Centre.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B53?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B53 points to Belfast Business Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21B53 if the recipient asks for it.

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