SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L08
HLFXGB21L08 belongs to Halifax PLC in Houghton-le-Spring, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21L08 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | L08 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Houghton le Spring (Hps |
| City | Houghton-le-Spring |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- L08 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 HLFXGB21L08?
The code HLFXGB21L08 belongs to Houghton le Spring (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Houghton-le-Spring, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21L08 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21L08 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L08?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L08 points to Houghton le Spring (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L08.
What does each part of HLFXGB21L08 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L08 is the code of the department Houghton le Spring (Hps.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.