SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L09
HLFXGB21L09 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hounslow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21L09 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | L09 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Hounslow Agencies |
| City | Hounslow |
| Country | United 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.
- L09 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21L09?
The code HLFXGB21L09 belongs to Hounslow Agencies, part of Halifax PLC in Hounslow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21L09 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21L09.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21L09 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21L09 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21L09 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L09 is the code of the branch Hounslow Agencies.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.