SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q50
HLFXGB21Q50 belongs to Halifax PLC in Oban, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Q50 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Q50 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Oban |
| City | Oban |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- Q50 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q50?
HLFXGB21Q50 identifies Oban, a unit of Halifax PLC in Oban, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21Q50 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Q50 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need HLFXGB21Q50 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21Q50.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Halifax PLC got 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 HLFXGB21Q50 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q50 is the code of the department Oban.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.