SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G84
HLFXGB21G84 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21G84 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | G84 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | East Midlands Agencies (110402 |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- G84 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G84?
The code HLFXGB21G84 belongs to East Midlands Agencies (110402, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HLFXGB21G84 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and G84 identifies the branch East Midlands Agencies (110402.
Do I need HLFXGB21G84 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21G84.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21G84 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21G84 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.