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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P71

HLFXGB21P71 belongs to Halifax PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P71

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P71
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP71
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMewcastle Haymarket (110551
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
CountryUnited 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.
P71 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P71?

HLFXGB21P71 identifies Mewcastle Haymarket (110551, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21P71 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P71 is the code of the branch Mewcastle Haymarket (110551.

Do I need HLFXGB21P71 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21P71.

Has Halifax PLC got more 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P71?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P71 points to Mewcastle Haymarket (110551. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21P71 if the recipient asks for it.

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