SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P16
HLFXGB21P16 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P16 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P16 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Milton Keynes Mtg Desk |
| City | Leeds |
| 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.
- P16 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/BIC code HLFXGB21P16?
The code HLFXGB21P16 belongs to Milton Keynes Mtg Desk, part of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HLFXGB21P16 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and P16 is the code of the department Milton Keynes Mtg Desk.
Do I need HLFXGB21P16 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21P16.
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 2–4 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P16?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P16 is Milton Keynes Mtg Desk. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21P16 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.