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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q79

HLFXGB21Q79 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q79

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q79
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ79
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPalmers Green
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
Q79 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21Q79?

HLFXGB21Q79 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Palmers Green, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q79?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q79 points to Palmers Green. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21Q79 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q79 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Q79 identifies the branch Palmers Green.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21Q79 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21Q79 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

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