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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O90

HLFXGB21O90 belongs to Halifax PLC in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O90

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O90
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO90
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMerthyr Tydfil
CityMerthyr Tydfil
CountryUnited 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.
O90 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 BIC HLFXGB21O90?

HLFXGB21O90 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Merthyr Tydfil, part of Halifax PLC in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21O90 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21O90.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of HLFXGB21O90 stand for?

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 O90 is the code of the department Merthyr Tydfil.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O90?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O90 is Merthyr Tydfil. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21O90.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.