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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B05

HLFXGB21B05 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B05

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B05
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB05
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBanking Arrears (Leics) (111547
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
B05 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B05?

HLFXGB21B05 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banking Arrears (Leics) (111547, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21B05 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21B05.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B05?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B05 points to Banking Arrears (Leics) (111547. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21B05.

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