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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q17

HLFXGB21Q17 belongs to Halifax PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q17
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ17
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNorthampton Abington St
CityNorthampton
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.
Q17 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 BIC HLFXGB21Q17?

The code HLFXGB21Q17 belongs to Northampton Abington St, part of Halifax PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21Q17 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 Q17 identifies the department Northampton Abington St.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21Q17 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Q17 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q17?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q17 is Northampton Abington St. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21Q17 if the recipient asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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