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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P37

HLFXGB21P37 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P37

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P37
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP37
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMortgage Collections
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
P37 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 BIC HLFXGB21P37?

HLFXGB21P37 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mortgage Collections, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21P37 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P37 is the code of the branch Mortgage Collections.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P37?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P37 is Mortgage Collections. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21P37.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21P37 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21P37.

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