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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q45

HLFXGB21Q45 belongs to Halifax PLC in Barnet, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q45

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q45
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ45
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNth West London Agys 1
CityBarnet
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
Q45 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 bank uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21Q45?

The code HLFXGB21Q45 belongs to Nth West London Agys 1, part of Halifax PLC in Barnet, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q45 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. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21Q45.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 HLFXGB21Q45?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q45 is Nth West London Agys 1. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21Q45 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21Q45 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q45 identifies the department Nth West London Agys 1.

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