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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I42

HLFXGB21I42 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I42

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I42
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI42
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStratford (East London) - 117010
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
I42 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 code HLFXGB21I42?

HLFXGB21I42 identifies Stratford (East London) - 117010, part of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I42?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I42 is Stratford (East London) - 117010. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21I42.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21I42 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21I42 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I42 mean?

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 I42 identifies the department Stratford (East London) - 117010.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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