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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q10

HLFXGB21Q10 belongs to Halifax PLC in North Shields, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q10

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q10
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ10
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNorth Shields (110569
CityNorth Shields
CountryUnited 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.
Q10 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21Q10?

HLFXGB21Q10 identifies North Shields (110569, a unit of Halifax PLC in North Shields, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q10?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q10 is North Shields (110569. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21Q10 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q10 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21Q10 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Does Halifax PLC have other 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q10 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21Q10.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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