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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P31

HLFXGB21P31 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P31

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P31
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP31
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMorley (110538
CityLeeds
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.
P31 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21P31?

HLFXGB21P31 identifies Morley (110538, part of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21P31 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21P31.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21P31 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and P31 identifies the department Morley (110538.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21P31 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21P31 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P31?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P31 is Morley (110538. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21P31.

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