SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E91
HLFXGB21E91 belongs to Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21E91 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | E91 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | London Central London Property Unit - 110437 |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- E91 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/BIC code HLFXGB21E91?
The code HLFXGB21E91 belongs to London Central London Property Unit - 110437, part of Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21E91 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21E91 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What does each part of HLFXGB21E91 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E91 identifies the department London Central London Property Unit - 110437.
Do I need HLFXGB21E91 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 still need HLFXGB21E91.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E91?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E91 points to London Central London Property Unit - 110437. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21E91.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.