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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O48

HLFXGB21O48 belongs to Halifax PLC in Mallaig, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O48
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO48
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMallaig
CityMallaig
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.
O48 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O48?

HLFXGB21O48 identifies Mallaig, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Mallaig, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21O48 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 O48 is the code of the department Mallaig.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21O48 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21O48 with the recipient before you confirm.

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