SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A87
HLFXGB21A87 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A87 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A87 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Balham (110017 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- A87 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21A87?
The code HLFXGB21A87 belongs to Balham (110017, part of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21A87 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21A87.
Has Halifax PLC got 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.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A87?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A87 is Balham (110017. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21A87.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21A87 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A87 identifies the branch Balham (110017.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.