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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U15

HLFXGB21U15 belongs to Halifax PLC in St. Helens, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U15

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U15
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU15
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSt Helens (Hps
CitySt. Helens
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.
U15 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 HLFXGB21U15?

The code HLFXGB21U15 belongs to St Helens (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in St. Helens, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21U15 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21U15.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U15?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U15 is St Helens (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21U15 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21U15 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U15 is the code of the department St Helens (Hps.

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