SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O98
HLFXGB21O98 belongs to Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21O98 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | O98 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Middleton Manchester New Road (110530 |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United 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.
- O98 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O98?
HLFXGB21O98 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Middleton Manchester New Road (110530, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21O98 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21O98 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21O98 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and O98 is the code of the branch Middleton Manchester New Road (110530.
Do I need HLFXGB21O98 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21O98.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Halifax PLC have more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.