SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O76
HLFXGB21O76 belongs to Halifax PLC in Market Harborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21O76 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | O76 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Market Harborough (110524 |
| City | Market Harborough |
| Country | United 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.
- O76 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21O76?
HLFXGB21O76 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Market Harborough (110524, a unit of Halifax PLC in Market Harborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21O76 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and O76 identifies the branch Market Harborough (110524.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O76?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O76 is Market Harborough (110524. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21O76.
Does Halifax PLC have other 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.
Do I need HLFXGB21O76 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21O76.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.