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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q48

HLFXGB21Q48 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q48
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ48
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLeicester Humberstone - 110610
CityLeicester
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.
Q48 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 HLFXGB21Q48?

The code HLFXGB21Q48 belongs to Leicester Humberstone - 110610, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21Q48 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21Q48 with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q48 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 HLFXGB21Q48.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q48 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Q48 identifies the branch Leicester Humberstone - 110610.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services 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.