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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q40

HLFXGB21Q40 belongs to Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q40

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q40
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ40
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNottingham City (110576
CityNottingham
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.
Q40 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 HLFXGB21Q40?

The code HLFXGB21Q40 belongs to Nottingham City (110576, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q40 for a euro transfer 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 HLFXGB21Q40.

What does each part of HLFXGB21Q40 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q40 is the code of the department Nottingham City (110576.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q40?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q40 points to Nottingham City (110576. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Q40.

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