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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B04

HLFXGB21B04 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B04

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B04
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB04
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBanking Arrears (Leeds
CityHalifax
CountryUnited 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.
B04 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 HLFXGB21B04?

The code HLFXGB21B04 belongs to Banking Arrears (Leeds, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B04?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B04 is Banking Arrears (Leeds. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21B04.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21B04 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and B04 identifies the branch Banking Arrears (Leeds.

Do I need HLFXGB21B04 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21B04.

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.

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