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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N38

HLFXGB21N38 belongs to Halifax PLC in Lisburn, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21N38

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21N38
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeN38
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLisburn (110995
CityLisburn
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.
N38 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 branch uses BIC HLFXGB21N38?

The code HLFXGB21N38 belongs to Lisburn (110995, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Lisburn, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21N38 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21N38.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N38?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N38 is Lisburn (110995. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21N38 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21N38 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N38 identifies the department Lisburn (110995.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21N38 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21N38 with the recipient before sending.

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