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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q69

HLFXGB21Q69 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q69

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q69
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ69
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPaddington
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
Q69 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 HLFXGB21Q69?

The code HLFXGB21Q69 belongs to Paddington, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q69 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Q69 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21Q69 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q69 is the code of the branch Paddington.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q69 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Q69.

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 2–4 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q69?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q69 is Paddington. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Q69.

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