SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O18
HLFXGB21O18 belongs to Halifax PLC in Loughborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21O18 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | O18 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Loughborough High Street |
| City | Loughborough |
| 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.
- O18 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21O18?
HLFXGB21O18 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Loughborough High Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Loughborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21O18 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21O18 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need HLFXGB21O18 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21O18.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O18?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O18 is Loughborough High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21O18 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.