SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q73

HLFXGB21Q73 belongs to Halifax PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q73

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q73
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ73
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPaisley The Cross (111117
CityPaisley
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.
Q73 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q73?

HLFXGB21Q73 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paisley The Cross (111117, a unit of Halifax PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q73?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q73 is Paisley The Cross (111117. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Q73.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q73 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q73 identifies the department Paisley The Cross (111117.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21Q73 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Q73 with the recipient before you confirm.

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