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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D16

HLFXGB21D16 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D16

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D16
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD16
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBrixton (110107
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
D16 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 HLFXGB21D16?

HLFXGB21D16 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brixton (110107, part of Halifax PLC in London, 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 normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21D16 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21D16.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21D16 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and D16 is the code of the department Brixton (110107.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D16?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D16 is Brixton (110107. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21D16 if the recipient asks for it.

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