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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K61

HLFXGB21K61 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K61

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K61
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK61
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHead Office Suspense A/C 7
CityHalifax
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.
K61 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 HLFXGB21K61?

HLFXGB21K61 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Head Office Suspense A/C 7, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21K61 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21K61.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Does Halifax PLC have more 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 does each part of HLFXGB21K61 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and K61 identifies the branch Head Office Suspense A/C 7.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K61?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K61 is Head Office Suspense A/C 7. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21K61.

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