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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P78

HLFXGB21P78 belongs to Halifax PLC in Newmarket, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P78

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P78
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP78
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNewmarket (110556
CityNewmarket
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.
P78 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P78?

HLFXGB21P78 identifies Newmarket (110556, a unit of Halifax PLC in Newmarket, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P78?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P78 points to Newmarket (110556. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21P78.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21P78 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21P78 with the recipient before sending.

Does Halifax PLC have more 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21P78 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21P78.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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