SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P89
HLFXGB21P89 belongs to Halifax PLC in Newtownabbey, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P89 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P89 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Newtownabbey (111301 |
| City | Newtownabbey |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- P89 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 HLFXGB21P89?
HLFXGB21P89 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newtownabbey (111301, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Newtownabbey, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21P89 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21P89.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P89?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P89 is Newtownabbey (111301. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21P89 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21P89 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P89 is the code of the branch Newtownabbey (111301.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.