SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B56
HLFXGB21B56 belongs to Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B56 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B56 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Belfast Cregagh Rd (Hps |
| City | Belfast |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- B56 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21B56?
The code HLFXGB21B56 belongs to Belfast Cregagh Rd (Hps, a branch or department 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 HLFXGB21B56 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21B56 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21B56 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B56 identifies the branch Belfast Cregagh Rd (Hps.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21B56 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. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21B56.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B56?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B56 points to Belfast Cregagh Rd (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21B56 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.