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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N56

HLFXGB21N56 belongs to Halifax PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21N56

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21N56
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeN56
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLivingston (R
CityLivingston
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.
N56 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21N56?

The code HLFXGB21N56 belongs to Livingston (R, a unit of Halifax PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21N56 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21N56 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of HLFXGB21N56 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N56 identifies the branch Livingston (R.

Do I need HLFXGB21N56 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21N56.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N56?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N56 points to Livingston (R. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21N56 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.