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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q35

HLFXGB21Q35 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q35

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q35
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ35
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNottingham Aats Unit (111806
CityHalifax
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.
Q35 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 BIC HLFXGB21Q35?

HLFXGB21Q35 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nottingham Aats Unit (111806, part of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q35 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21Q35 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q35 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Q35 identifies the branch Nottingham Aats Unit (111806.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q35 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Q35.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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