SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B44
HLFXGB21B44 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B44 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B44 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Bedfords and Bucks Agys 2 |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- B44 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21B44?
HLFXGB21B44 identifies Bedfords and Bucks Agys 2, part of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21B44 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B44 identifies the branch Bedfords and Bucks Agys 2.
Do I need HLFXGB21B44 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 do need HLFXGB21B44.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B44?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B44 is Bedfords and Bucks Agys 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21B44 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21B44 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21B44 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.