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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O45

HLFXGB21O45 belongs to Halifax PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O45

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O45
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO45
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMaidstone High Street
CityMaidstone
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.
O45 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21O45?

HLFXGB21O45 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Maidstone High Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O45?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O45 points to Maidstone High Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21O45 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21O45 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21O45 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21O45 mean?

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 O45 is the code of the branch Maidstone High Street.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Do I need HLFXGB21O45 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 do need HLFXGB21O45.

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