SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F54

HLFXGB21F54 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bromley, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F54

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F54
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF54
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCroydon Hxd
CityBromley
CountryUnited 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.
F54 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/BIC code HLFXGB21F54?

The code HLFXGB21F54 belongs to Croydon Hxd, part of Halifax PLC in Bromley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F54?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F54 is Croydon Hxd. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21F54.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21F54 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and F54 identifies the branch Croydon Hxd.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21F54 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21F54 with the recipient before you confirm.

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