SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O35
HLFXGB21O35 belongs to Halifax PLC in Lytham St. Annes, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21O35 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | O35 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Lytham St Annes (Hps |
| City | Lytham St. Annes |
| Country | United 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.
- O35 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 BIC HLFXGB21O35?
HLFXGB21O35 identifies Lytham St Annes (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Lytham St. Annes, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21O35 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 O35 is the code of the branch Lytham St Annes (Hps.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21O35 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 still need HLFXGB21O35.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.