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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L04

HLFXGB21L04 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hornsea, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L04

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L04
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL04
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHornsea (Hps
CityHornsea
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.
L04 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 HLFXGB21L04?

HLFXGB21L04 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hornsea (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Hornsea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L04?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L04 points to Hornsea (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21L04 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21L04 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L04 identifies the department Hornsea (Hps.

Does Halifax PLC have more 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.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21L04 to send euros 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 do need HLFXGB21L04.

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