SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P65

HLFXGB21P65 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P65

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P65
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP65
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNewcastle Business Centre
CityLeeds
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.
P65 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21P65?

HLFXGB21P65 identifies Newcastle Business Centre, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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.

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

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

What happens if I use HLFXGB21P65 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21P65 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P65?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P65 points to Newcastle Business Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21P65 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21P65 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21P65.

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