SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K81
HLFXGB21K81 belongs to Halifax PLC in Herne Bay, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21K81 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | K81 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Herne Bay (110371 |
| City | Herne Bay |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- K81 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 HLFXGB21K81?
The code HLFXGB21K81 belongs to Herne Bay (110371, part of Halifax PLC in Herne Bay, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What does each part of HLFXGB21K81 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and K81 is the code of the branch Herne Bay (110371.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K81?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K81 is Herne Bay (110371. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21K81.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need HLFXGB21K81 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21K81.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.