SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D48

HLFXGB21D48 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bury, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D48
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD48
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBury District - 110120
CityBury
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.
D48 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

Which branch uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21D48?

The code HLFXGB21D48 belongs to Bury District - 110120, a unit of Halifax PLC in Bury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need HLFXGB21D48 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21D48.

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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D48?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D48 points to Bury District - 110120. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21D48 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21D48 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and D48 is the code of the department Bury District - 110120.

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