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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J85

HLFXGB21J85 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J85

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J85
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ85
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHalifax Help Desk
CityHalifax
CountryUnited 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.
J85 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21J85?

HLFXGB21J85 identifies Halifax Help Desk, part of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What does each part of HLFXGB21J85 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J85 identifies the branch Halifax Help Desk.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J85?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J85 is Halifax Help Desk. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21J85 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21J85 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21J85 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21J85 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21J85.

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