SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P26
HLFXGB21P26 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P26 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P26 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Moortown (111250 |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- P26 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P26?
HLFXGB21P26 identifies Moortown (111250, part of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21P26 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P26 identifies the branch Moortown (111250.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21P26 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21P26 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P26?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P26 is Moortown (111250. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21P26.
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.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.