SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N42
HLFXGB21N42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21N42 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | N42 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Liverpool |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- N42 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 HLFXGB21N42?
The code HLFXGB21N42 belongs to Liverpool, part of Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N42?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N42 points to Liverpool. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21N42 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21N42 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N42 identifies the branch Liverpool.
Has Halifax PLC got other 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.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.