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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O41

HLFXGB21O41 belongs to Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O41

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O41
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO41
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMaghull Westway (111481
CityLiverpool
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.
O41 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 HLFXGB21O41?

The code HLFXGB21O41 belongs to Maghull Westway (111481, a unit of Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21O41 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21O41 with the recipient before sending.

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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need HLFXGB21O41 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21O41.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of HLFXGB21O41 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and O41 identifies the branch Maghull Westway (111481.

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