SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N30
HLFXGB21N30 belongs to Halifax PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21N30 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | N30 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Lincoln Agencies (111569 |
| City | Peterborough |
| Country | United 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.
- N30 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21N30?
HLFXGB21N30 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lincoln Agencies (111569, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Halifax PLC got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N30?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N30 is Lincoln Agencies (111569. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21N30 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21N30 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21N30.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.