SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21NAI
HLFXGB21NAI belongs to Halifax PLC in Nailsea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21NAI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | NAI |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Nailsea |
| City | Nailsea |
| Country | United 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.
- NAI 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21NAI?
HLFXGB21NAI identifies Nailsea, part of Halifax PLC in Nailsea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Halifax PLC have 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 in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21NAI to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21NAI.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21NAI stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and NAI identifies the branch Nailsea.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21NAI?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21NAI is Nailsea. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21NAI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.