SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K99
HLFXGB21K99 belongs to Halifax PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21K99 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | K99 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Crawley - 117294 |
| City | Crawley |
| Country | United 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.
- K99 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K99?
HLFXGB21K99 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Crawley - 117294, a unit of Halifax PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21K99 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21K99.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K99?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K99 is Crawley - 117294. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21K99 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What is the cheapest 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.