SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P44
HLFXGB21P44 belongs to Halifax PLC in Motherwell, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P44 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P44 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Motherwell Muir Street |
| City | Motherwell |
| 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.
- P44 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P44?
HLFXGB21P44 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Motherwell Muir Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Motherwell, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21P44 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and P44 is the code of the branch Motherwell Muir Street.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21P44 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21P44 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21P44 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21P44.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.