SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K52
HLFXGB21K52 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21K52 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | K52 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Head Office Suspense A/C 14 |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United 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.
- K52 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K52?
HLFXGB21K52 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Head Office Suspense A/C 14, 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, 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 HLFXGB21K52 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and K52 is the code of the department Head Office Suspense A/C 14.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21K52 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21K52 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K52?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K52 is Head Office Suspense A/C 14. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21K52.
Do I need HLFXGB21K52 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21K52.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.