SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F53
HLFXGB21F53 belongs to Halifax PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21F53 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | F53 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Croydon George Street (110219 |
| City | Croydon |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- F53 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 HLFXGB21F53?
HLFXGB21F53 identifies Croydon George Street (110219, a unit of Halifax PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21F53 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and F53 identifies the department Croydon George Street (110219.
Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need HLFXGB21F53 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21F53.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F53?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F53 is Croydon George Street (110219. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21F53 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.