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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O88

HLFXGB21O88 belongs to Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O88
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO88
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMerseyside Agencies (111656
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
O88 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21O88?

HLFXGB21O88 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Merseyside Agencies (111656, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O88?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O88 points to Merseyside Agencies (111656. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21O88 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21O88 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21O88.

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