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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K20

HLFXGB21K20 belongs to Halifax PLC in Harrow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K20

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K20
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK20
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHarrow Agencies
CityHarrow
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.
K20 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21K20?

The code HLFXGB21K20 belongs to Harrow Agencies, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Harrow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K20?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K20 points to Harrow Agencies. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21K20 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21K20 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and K20 is the code of the department Harrow Agencies.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21K20 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21K20.

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