SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O57
HLFXGB21O57 belongs to Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21O57 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | O57 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Manchester City Ctre Hps |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United 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.
- O57 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 HLFXGB21O57?
HLFXGB21O57 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Manchester City Ctre Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O57?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O57 points to Manchester City Ctre Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21O57 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21O57 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and O57 identifies the branch Manchester City Ctre Hps.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21O57 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21O57.
Has Halifax PLC got more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.