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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E39

HLFXGB21E39 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E39

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E39
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE39
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCheshire Agencies 4
CityLeeds
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.
E39 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 HLFXGB21E39?

HLFXGB21E39 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cheshire Agencies 4, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21E39 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21E39.

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

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

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E39?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E39 points to Cheshire Agencies 4. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21E39 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21E39 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E39 is the code of the branch Cheshire Agencies 4.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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.

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