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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q19

HLFXGB21Q19 belongs to Halifax PLC in Londonderry, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q19

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q19
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ19
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNorthern Ireland Agencies (110972
CityLondonderry
CountryUnited 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.
Q19 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 HLFXGB21Q19?

HLFXGB21Q19 identifies Northern Ireland Agencies (110972, a unit of Halifax PLC in Londonderry, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q19 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Q19.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q19 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q19 is the code of the department Northern Ireland Agencies (110972.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q19?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q19 points to Northern Ireland Agencies (110972. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21Q19 if the recipient asks for it.

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