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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N45

HLFXGB21N45 belongs to Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21N45

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21N45
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeN45
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLiverpool Bold Street (110466
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
N45 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 HLFXGB21N45?

HLFXGB21N45 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Liverpool Bold Street (110466, part of Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21N45 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21N45.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N45?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N45 is Liverpool Bold Street (110466. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21N45 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21N45 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and N45 identifies the branch Liverpool Bold Street (110466.

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