SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F70
HLFXGB21F70 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21F70 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | F70 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Customer A/C Lending Servs |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- F70 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21F70?
The code HLFXGB21F70 belongs to Customer A/C Lending Servs, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Halifax PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F70?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F70 is Customer A/C Lending Servs. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21F70.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21F70 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and F70 is the code of the branch Customer A/C Lending Servs.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.