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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K65

HLFXGB21K65 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K65

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K65
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK65
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHeadingley
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
K65 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 BIC HLFXGB21K65?

The code HLFXGB21K65 belongs to Headingley, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21K65 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and K65 is the code of the department Headingley.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21K65 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21K65 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21K65 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21K65.

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 2–4 business days.

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