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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H85

HLFXGB21H85 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H85

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H85
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH85
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEss East
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
H85 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 HLFXGB21H85?

HLFXGB21H85 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ess East, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21H85 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21H85.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21H85 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21H85 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21H85 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and H85 identifies the department Ess East.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H85?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H85 points to Ess East. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21H85.

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