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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q30

HLFXGB21Q30 belongs to Halifax PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q30

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q30
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ30
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNorwich London Street
CityNorwich
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
Q30 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21Q30?

HLFXGB21Q30 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Norwich London Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q30 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Q30 identifies the branch Norwich London Street.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q30 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Q30 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q30 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 still need HLFXGB21Q30.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q30?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q30 points to Norwich London Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21Q30 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.