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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J71

HLFXGB21J71 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J71

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J71
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ71
BankHalifax PLC
BranchH O Enquiry Only Users
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
J71 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 HLFXGB21J71?

The code HLFXGB21J71 belongs to H O Enquiry Only Users, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21J71 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21J71.

What does each part of HLFXGB21J71 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J71 is the code of the department H O Enquiry Only Users.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J71?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J71 points to H O Enquiry Only Users. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21J71.

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