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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K57

HLFXGB21K57 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K57

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K57
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK57
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHead Office Suspense A/C 3
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
K57 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K57?

The code HLFXGB21K57 belongs to Head Office Suspense A/C 3, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have more 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 HLFXGB21K57 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and K57 is the code of the branch Head Office Suspense A/C 3.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21K57 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21K57 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K57?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K57 is Head Office Suspense A/C 3. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21K57 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent 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.

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