SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J48
HLFXGB21J48 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J48 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J48 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Great Horton |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United 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.
- J48 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21J48?
The code HLFXGB21J48 belongs to Great Horton, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J48?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J48 points to Great Horton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21J48 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21J48 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21J48 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HLFXGB21J48 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J48 is the code of the branch Great Horton.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.