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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q52

HLFXGB21Q52 belongs to Halifax PLC in Oldham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q52

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q52
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ52
BankHalifax PLC
BranchOldham Curzon Street (110581
CityOldham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
Q52 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q52?

HLFXGB21Q52 identifies Oldham Curzon Street (110581, a unit of Halifax PLC in Oldham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q52 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q52 is the code of the branch Oldham Curzon Street (110581.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q52?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q52 points to Oldham Curzon Street (110581. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Q52.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21Q52 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21Q52 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q52 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 do need HLFXGB21Q52.

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