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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K86

HLFXGB21K86 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hessle, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K86

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K86
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK86
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHessle The Square
CityHessle
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.
K86 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21K86?

HLFXGB21K86 identifies Hessle The Square, a unit of Halifax PLC in Hessle, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21K86 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21K86 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need HLFXGB21K86 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21K86.

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