SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U52
HLFXGB21U52 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U52 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U52 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Stockton On Tees (Hps |
| City | Stockton-On-Tees |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- U52 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 HLFXGB21U52?
HLFXGB21U52 identifies Stockton On Tees (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21U52 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 U52 is the code of the branch Stockton On Tees (Hps.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U52?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U52 points to Stockton On Tees (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21U52.
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.
Do I need HLFXGB21U52 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. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21U52.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.