SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O52
HLFXGB21O52 belongs to Halifax PLC in Malvern, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21O52 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | O52 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Malvern (110342 |
| City | Malvern |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- O52 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O52?
HLFXGB21O52 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Malvern (110342, a unit of Halifax PLC in Malvern, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21O52 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 O52 identifies the branch Malvern (110342.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O52?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O52 is Malvern (110342. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21O52 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21O52 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21O52.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.