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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J74

HLFXGB21J74 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J74

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J74
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ74
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHackney - 111325
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.
J74 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J74?

HLFXGB21J74 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hackney - 111325, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21J74 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21J74.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Halifax PLC have other 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.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21J74 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J74 identifies the branch Hackney - 111325.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J74?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J74 is Hackney - 111325. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21J74.

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