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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K46

HLFXGB21K46 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K46

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K46
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK46
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHead Office
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
K46 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 HLFXGB21K46?

HLFXGB21K46 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Head Office, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K46?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K46 is Head Office. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21K46.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21K46 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and K46 identifies the branch Head Office.

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

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

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