SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q12
HLFXGB21Q12 belongs to Halifax PLC in Barnet, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Q12 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Q12 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | North West London Agencies |
| City | Barnet |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- Q12 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21Q12?
HLFXGB21Q12 identifies North West London Agencies, a unit of Halifax PLC in Barnet, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HLFXGB21Q12 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q12 is the code of the branch North West London Agencies.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q12 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Q12 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q12?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q12 points to North West London Agencies. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Q12.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.