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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K70

HLFXGB21K70 belongs to Halifax PLC in Heckmondwike, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K70

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K70
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK70
BankHalifax PLC
BranchDewsbury - 110374
CityHeckmondwike
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
K70 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 HLFXGB21K70?

HLFXGB21K70 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dewsbury - 110374, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Heckmondwike, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21K70 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21K70 against the details from Halifax PLC 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 HLFXGB21K70 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21K70.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K70?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K70 is Dewsbury - 110374. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21K70 if the recipient asks for it.

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