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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J72

HLFXGB21J72 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J72

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J72
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ72
BankHalifax PLC
BranchH O Savings and Investments
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
J72 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 HLFXGB21J72?

HLFXGB21J72 identifies H O Savings and Investments, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of HLFXGB21J72 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and J72 is the code of the branch H O Savings and Investments.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J72?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J72 points to H O Savings and Investments. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21J72 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21J72 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21J72.

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