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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K30

HLFXGB21K30 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hastings, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K30

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K30
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK30
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHastings (110363
CityHastings
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.
K30 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K30?

HLFXGB21K30 identifies Hastings (110363, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Hastings, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HLFXGB21K30 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 K30 is the code of the department Hastings (110363.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21K30 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21K30 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21K30 to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21K30.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K30?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K30 is Hastings (110363. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21K30.

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