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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L01

HLFXGB21L01 belongs to Halifax PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L01

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L01
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL01
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCrawley - 111521
CityCrawley
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.
L01 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21L01?

The code HLFXGB21L01 belongs to Crawley - 111521, a unit of Halifax PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L01?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L01 points to Crawley - 111521. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21L01 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21L01 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L01 identifies the branch Crawley - 111521.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21L01 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21L01.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.