SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q29
HLFXGB21Q29 belongs to Halifax PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Q29 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Q29 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Norwich City - 110572 |
| City | Norwich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- Q29 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 HLFXGB21Q29?
The code HLFXGB21Q29 belongs to Norwich City - 110572, part of Halifax PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q29 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Q29 with the recipient before sending.
Has Halifax PLC got other 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.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q29?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q29 is Norwich City - 110572. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21Q29 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q29 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q29 is the code of the branch Norwich City - 110572.
Do I need HLFXGB21Q29 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Q29.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.