SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q59
HLFXGB21Q59 belongs to Halifax PLC in Orpington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Q59 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Q59 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Orpington High Street |
| City | Orpington |
| Country | United 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.
- Q59 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 HLFXGB21Q59?
HLFXGB21Q59 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Orpington High Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Orpington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21Q59 to send euros 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 HLFXGB21Q59.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q59 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Q59 is the code of the branch Orpington High Street.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q59?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q59 is Orpington High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21Q59 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.