SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P97
HLFXGB21P97 belongs to Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P97 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P97 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | North East Midlands - 110546 |
| City | Nottingham |
| 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.
- P97 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 HLFXGB21P97?
HLFXGB21P97 identifies North East Midlands - 110546, part of Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HLFXGB21P97 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and P97 identifies the branch North East Midlands - 110546.
Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21P97 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21P97.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P97?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P97 points to North East Midlands - 110546. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21P97.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.