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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L13

HLFXGB21L13 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hounslow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L13

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L13
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL13
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHounslow City - 110393
CityHounslow
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.
L13 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L13?

HLFXGB21L13 identifies Hounslow City - 110393, a unit of Halifax PLC in Hounslow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L13?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L13 points to Hounslow City - 110393. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21L13 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21L13 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21L13 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of HLFXGB21L13 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L13 identifies the department Hounslow City - 110393.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.