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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K40

HLFXGB21K40 belongs to Halifax PLC in York, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K40

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K40
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK40
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHaxby (Hps
CityYork
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.
K40 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 BIC HLFXGB21K40?

HLFXGB21K40 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Haxby (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in York, 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, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HLFXGB21K40 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and K40 is the code of the department Haxby (Hps.

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 HLFXGB21K40 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21K40.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K40?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K40 points to Haxby (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21K40.

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