SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B58
HLFXGB21B58 belongs to Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B58 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B58 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Belfast Donegall Square North (110990 |
| City | Belfast |
| 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.
- B58 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 HLFXGB21B58?
The code HLFXGB21B58 belongs to Belfast Donegall Square North (110990, 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.
Has Halifax PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What does each part of HLFXGB21B58 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 B58 identifies the branch Belfast Donegall Square North (110990.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B58?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B58 is Belfast Donegall Square North (110990. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21B58 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21B58 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21B58.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.