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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H71

HLFXGB21H71 belongs to Halifax PLC in Enfield, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H71

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H71
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH71
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEnfield (110288
CityEnfield
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
H71 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H71?

HLFXGB21H71 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Enfield (110288, a unit of Halifax PLC in Enfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21H71 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and H71 identifies the department Enfield (110288.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

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.

Do I need HLFXGB21H71 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21H71.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H71?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H71 points to Enfield (110288. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21H71.

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