SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P57
HLFXGB21P57 belongs to Halifax PLC in Nelson, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P57 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P57 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Nelson 19 Manchester Road |
| City | Nelson |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- P57 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 code HLFXGB21P57?
HLFXGB21P57 identifies Nelson 19 Manchester Road, a unit of Halifax PLC in Nelson, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21P57 to send euros 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 still need HLFXGB21P57.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HLFXGB21P57 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P57 is the code of the department Nelson 19 Manchester Road.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.