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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E11

HLFXGB21E11 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E11

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E11
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE11
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCentral Cash
CityLeeds
CountryUnited 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.
E11 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 bank uses BIC HLFXGB21E11?

HLFXGB21E11 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Cash, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21E11 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21E11 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21E11 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 E11 is the code of the branch Central Cash.

Do I need HLFXGB21E11 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21E11.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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