SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U17
HLFXGB21U17 belongs to Halifax PLC in St. Helens, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U17 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U17 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | St Helens Ormskirk Street |
| City | St. Helens |
| Country | United 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.
- U17 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U17?
The code HLFXGB21U17 belongs to St Helens Ormskirk Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in St. Helens, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21U17 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U17 is the code of the department St Helens Ormskirk Street.
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 HLFXGB21U17 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21U17.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21U17 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21U17 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Halifax PLC have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.