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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B57

HLFXGB21B57 belongs to Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B57

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B57
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB57
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBelfast Donegall Place
CityBelfast
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
B57 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21B57?

The code HLFXGB21B57 belongs to Belfast Donegall Place, part of Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B57?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B57 points to Belfast Donegall Place. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21B57.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21B57 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21B57 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Does Halifax PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21B57 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B57 is the code of the department Belfast Donegall Place.

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