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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F59

HLFXGB21F59 belongs to Halifax PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F59

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F59
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF59
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCroydon North End - 110223
CityCroydon
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.
F59 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 BIC HLFXGB21F59?

HLFXGB21F59 identifies Croydon North End - 110223, a unit of Halifax PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21F59 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21F59 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21F59 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and F59 is the code of the department Croydon North End - 110223.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F59?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F59 is Croydon North End - 110223. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21F59 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21F59 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21F59.

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