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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q01

HLFXGB21Q01 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q01

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q01
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ01
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNorth Finchley
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
Q01 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/BIC code HLFXGB21Q01?

The code HLFXGB21Q01 belongs to North Finchley, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q01?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q01 is North Finchley. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21Q01 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Has Halifax PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q01 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21Q01 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21Q01 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q01 identifies the branch North Finchley.

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