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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O50

HLFXGB21O50 belongs to Halifax PLC in Rotherham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O50

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O50
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO50
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMaltby (Hps
CityRotherham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
O50 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 HLFXGB21O50?

HLFXGB21O50 identifies Maltby (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Rotherham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21O50 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21O50.

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

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 is the cheapest 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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O50?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O50 points to Maltby (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21O50 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21O50 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and O50 is the code of the branch Maltby (Hps.

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