SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q55
HLFXGB21Q55 belongs to Halifax PLC in Omagh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Q55 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Q55 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Omagh (110987 |
| City | Omagh |
| Country | United 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.
- Q55 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 BIC HLFXGB21Q55?
HLFXGB21Q55 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Omagh (110987, a unit of Halifax PLC in Omagh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q55 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21Q55 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21Q55 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Q55.
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 HLFXGB21Q55 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q55 is the code of the department Omagh (110987.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.