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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q22

HLFXGB21Q22 belongs to Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q22

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q22
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ22
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNorthfield (110567
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
Q22 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 branch uses BIC HLFXGB21Q22?

The code HLFXGB21Q22 belongs to Northfield (110567, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21Q22 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Q22 identifies the branch Northfield (110567.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q22 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Q22 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

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

Do I need HLFXGB21Q22 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Q22.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q22?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q22 points to Northfield (110567. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21Q22 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.