SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K84
HLFXGB21K84 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hertford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21K84 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | K84 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Hertford Fore Street |
| City | Hertford |
| Country | United 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.
- K84 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 HLFXGB21K84?
HLFXGB21K84 identifies Hertford Fore Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Hertford, 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, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HLFXGB21K84 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and K84 is the code of the department Hertford Fore Street.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K84?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K84 points to Hertford Fore Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21K84 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21K84 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21K84 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.