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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J44

HLFXGB21J44 belongs to Halifax PLC in Gravesend, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J44

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J44
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ44
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGravesend
CityGravesend
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
J44 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 BIC HLFXGB21J44?

HLFXGB21J44 identifies Gravesend, part of Halifax PLC in Gravesend, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HLFXGB21J44 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J44 is the code of the department Gravesend.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J44?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J44 is Gravesend. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21J44 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21J44 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21J44.

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