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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H91

HLFXGB21H91 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H91

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H91
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH91
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEss North
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
H91 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 HLFXGB21H91?

The code HLFXGB21H91 belongs to Ess North, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21H91 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21H91.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21H91 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and H91 identifies the branch Ess North.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21H91 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21H91 with the recipient before you confirm.

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