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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K19

HLFXGB21K19 belongs to Halifax PLC in Harrow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K19

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K19
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK19
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHarrow - 111208
CityHarrow
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
K19 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 BIC HLFXGB21K19?

The code HLFXGB21K19 belongs to Harrow - 111208, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Harrow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21K19 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and K19 is the code of the branch Harrow - 111208.

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.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21K19 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21K19.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K19?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K19 is Harrow - 111208. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21K19 if the recipient asks for it.

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