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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O12

HLFXGB21O12 belongs to Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O12

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O12
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO12
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLondonderry Richmond Cntr
CityBelfast
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
O12 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 HLFXGB21O12?

The code HLFXGB21O12 belongs to Londonderry Richmond Cntr, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Belfast, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21O12 to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21O12.

What does each part of HLFXGB21O12 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and O12 identifies the department Londonderry Richmond Cntr.

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 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21O12 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21O12 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

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