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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q88

HLFXGB21Q88 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Q88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Q88
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeQ88
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPayment Clearing Services
CityHalifax
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.
Q88 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q88?

The code HLFXGB21Q88 belongs to Payment Clearing Services, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Q88 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Q88 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q88?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q88 is Payment Clearing Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21Q88 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have more 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?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21Q88 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Q88.

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