SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N54
HLFXGB21N54 belongs to Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21N54 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | N54 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Liverpool Waterloo (Hps |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- N54 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 BIC HLFXGB21N54?
HLFXGB21N54 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Liverpool Waterloo (Hps, part of Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21N54 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21N54 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Do I need HLFXGB21N54 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21N54.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of HLFXGB21N54 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N54 identifies the department Liverpool Waterloo (Hps.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N54?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N54 is Liverpool Waterloo (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21N54 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.