SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P73
HLFXGB21P73 belongs to Halifax PLC in Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P73 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P73 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Newcastle U Lyme High St |
| City | Newcastle |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- P73 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/BIC code HLFXGB21P73?
HLFXGB21P73 identifies Newcastle U Lyme High St, a unit of Halifax PLC in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21P73 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21P73.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 do the letters in HLFXGB21P73 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P73 identifies the department Newcastle U Lyme High St.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21P73 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21P73 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.