SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q82
HLFXGB21Q82 belongs to Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Q82 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Q82 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Park Gate (Wellar Eggar |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United 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.
- Q82 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
What bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21Q82?
HLFXGB21Q82 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Park Gate (Wellar Eggar, a unit of Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HLFXGB21Q82 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Q82 is the code of the department Park Gate (Wellar Eggar.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21Q82 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Q82.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.