SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B59
HLFXGB21B59 belongs to Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B59 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B59 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Belfast Shaftesbury - 116202 |
| City | Belfast |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- B59 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/BIC code HLFXGB21B59?
HLFXGB21B59 identifies Belfast Shaftesbury - 116202, part of Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HLFXGB21B59 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21B59.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21B59 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B59 is the code of the branch Belfast Shaftesbury - 116202.
Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.