SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L11
HLFXGB21L11 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hounslow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21L11 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | L11 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Hounslow High Street |
| 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.
- L11 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
What bank uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21L11?
The code HLFXGB21L11 belongs to Hounslow High Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Hounslow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21L11 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21L11 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21L11 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L11 identifies the department Hounslow High Street.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L11?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L11 points to Hounslow High Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L11.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21L11 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21L11.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.