SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P60
HLFXGB21P60 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P60 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P60 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | New Mortgage Platform |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United 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.
- P60 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 HLFXGB21P60?
The code HLFXGB21P60 belongs to New Mortgage Platform, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HLFXGB21P60 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and P60 is the code of the department New Mortgage Platform.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21P60 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21P60.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P60?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P60 points to New Mortgage Platform. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21P60.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.