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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q24

HLFXGB21Q24 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q24

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q24
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ24
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNorthumbria Agencies
CityLeeds
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.
Q24 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q24?

HLFXGB21Q24 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Northumbria Agencies, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q24 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Q24.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks 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.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q24 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Q24 is the code of the department Northumbria Agencies.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q24?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q24 points to Northumbria Agencies. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21Q24 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.