SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P38
HLFXGB21P38 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P38 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P38 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Mortgage Collections Doc |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- P38 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 HLFXGB21P38?
HLFXGB21P38 identifies Mortgage Collections Doc, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21P38 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21P38 with the recipient before sending.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Do I need HLFXGB21P38 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21P38.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21P38 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and P38 is the code of the branch Mortgage Collections Doc.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.