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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q70

HLFXGB21Q70 belongs to Halifax PLC in Paignton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q70

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q70
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ70
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPaignton (110589
CityPaignton
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.
Q70 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21Q70?

HLFXGB21Q70 identifies Paignton (110589, a unit of Halifax PLC in Paignton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q70?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q70 is Paignton (110589. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21Q70 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q70 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Q70 identifies the branch Paignton (110589.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q70 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21Q70 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q70 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Q70.

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