SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P54

HLFXGB21P54 belongs to Halifax PLC in Neath, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P54

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P54
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP54
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNeath
CityNeath
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.
P54 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 HLFXGB21P54?

The code HLFXGB21P54 belongs to Neath, part of Halifax PLC in Neath, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HLFXGB21P54 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P54 identifies the department Neath.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P54?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P54 is Neath. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21P54 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21P54 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21P54 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

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