SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q14
HLFXGB21Q14 belongs to Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Q14 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Q14 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | North West Property Unit |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United 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.
- Q14 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21Q14?
The code HLFXGB21Q14 belongs to North West Property Unit, part of Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q14 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21Q14 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of HLFXGB21Q14 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Q14 identifies the department North West Property Unit.
Do I need HLFXGB21Q14 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Q14.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.