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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I52

HLFXGB21I52 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I52

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I52
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI52
BankHalifax PLC
BranchFulham
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
I52 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21I52?

The code HLFXGB21I52 belongs to Fulham, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I52 stand for?

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 I52 identifies the department Fulham.

Do I need HLFXGB21I52 to send euros 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 do need HLFXGB21I52.

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

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

What happens if I use HLFXGB21I52 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21I52 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I52?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I52 is Fulham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21I52.

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