SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P28

HLFXGB21P28 belongs to Halifax PLC in Morecambe, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P28

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P28
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP28
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMorecambe (110536
CityMorecambe
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
P28 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 code HLFXGB21P28?

HLFXGB21P28 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Morecambe (110536, part of Halifax PLC in Morecambe, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21P28 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21P28.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21P28 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P28 is the code of the department Morecambe (110536.

Does Halifax PLC have other 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P28?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P28 points to Morecambe (110536. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21P28 if the recipient asks for it.

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