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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O42

HLFXGB21O42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Maidenhead, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O42

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O42
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO42
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMaidenhead
CityMaidenhead
CountryUnited 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.
O42 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21O42?

HLFXGB21O42 identifies Maidenhead, a unit of Halifax PLC in Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21O42 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21O42 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O42?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O42 points to Maidenhead. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21O42.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21O42 mean?

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 O42 is the code of the branch Maidenhead.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers 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.