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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L16

HLFXGB21L16 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hove, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L16

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L16
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL16
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHove Blatchington Road
CityHove
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
L16 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21L16?

The code HLFXGB21L16 belongs to Hove Blatchington Road, part of Halifax PLC in Hove, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L16?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L16 points to Hove Blatchington Road. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21L16 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21L16 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21L16 with the recipient before sending.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What does each part of HLFXGB21L16 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L16 is the code of the department Hove Blatchington Road.

Do I need HLFXGB21L16 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21L16.

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