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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q42

HLFXGB21Q42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q42

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q42
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ42
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNottingham Mtg Desk
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.
Q42 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 code HLFXGB21Q42?

The code HLFXGB21Q42 belongs to Nottingham Mtg Desk, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q42 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21Q42.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21Q42 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21Q42 with the recipient before sending.

Does Halifax PLC have other 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.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q42 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q42 is the code of the branch Nottingham Mtg Desk.

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