SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F58

HLFXGB21F58 belongs to Halifax PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F58

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F58
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF58
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCroydon North End - 110213
CityCroydon
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.
F58 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 BIC HLFXGB21F58?

HLFXGB21F58 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Croydon North End - 110213, a unit of Halifax PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

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

Do I need HLFXGB21F58 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. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21F58.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21F58 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and F58 is the code of the branch Croydon North End - 110213.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F58?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F58 points to Croydon North End - 110213. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21F58 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.