SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O87

HLFXGB21O87 belongs to Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O87

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O87
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO87
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMerseyside Agencies (110457
CityLiverpool
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.
O87 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21O87?

HLFXGB21O87 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Merseyside Agencies (110457, a unit of Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O87?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O87 points to Merseyside Agencies (110457. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21O87.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21O87 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21O87 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21O87 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and O87 identifies the department Merseyside Agencies (110457.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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