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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q60

HLFXGB21Q60 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ossett, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q60

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q60
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ60
BankHalifax PLC
BranchOssett
CityOssett
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
Q60 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 bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21Q60?

HLFXGB21Q60 identifies Ossett, part of Halifax PLC in Ossett, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21Q60 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Q60 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What does each part of HLFXGB21Q60 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q60 is the code of the branch Ossett.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q60?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q60 is Ossett. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21Q60 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.