SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N28
HLFXGB21N28 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ascot, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21N28 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | N28 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Lightwater (Hps |
| City | Ascot |
| Country | United 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.
- N28 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21N28?
HLFXGB21N28 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lightwater (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Ascot, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21N28 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and N28 is the code of the branch Lightwater (Hps.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21N28 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21N28 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N28?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N28 points to Lightwater (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21N28 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.