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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N48

HLFXGB21N48 belongs to Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21N48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21N48
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeN48
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLiverpool Lord Street
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited 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.
N48 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N48?

HLFXGB21N48 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Liverpool Lord Street, part of Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21N48 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21N48 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21N48 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21N48.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N48?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N48 is Liverpool Lord Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21N48 if the recipient asks for it.

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