SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P91

HLFXGB21P91 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P91

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P91
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP91
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNewtownards High Street
CityLeeds
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.
P91 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21P91?

The code HLFXGB21P91 belongs to Newtownards High Street, part of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21P91 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P91 is the code of the branch Newtownards High Street.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P91?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P91 is Newtownards High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21P91.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21P91 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21P91 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

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