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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A30

HLFXGB21A30 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21A30

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21A30
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeA30
BankHalifax PLC
BranchAdel (Hps
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
A30 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 code HLFXGB21A30?

HLFXGB21A30 identifies Adel (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21A30 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A30 identifies the branch Adel (Hps.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21A30 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21A30.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A30?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A30 points to Adel (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21A30 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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