SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P18

HLFXGB21P18 belongs to Halifax PLC in Mirfield, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P18

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P18
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP18
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMirfield (110534
CityMirfield
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.
P18 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 HLFXGB21P18?

HLFXGB21P18 identifies Mirfield (110534, part of Halifax PLC in Mirfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21P18 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21P18 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P18?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P18 points to Mirfield (110534. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21P18 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21P18 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21P18.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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