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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L25

HLFXGB21L25 belongs to Halifax PLC in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L25

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L25
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL25
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHuddersfield Market St
CityHuddersfield
CountryUnited 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.
L25 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21L25?

HLFXGB21L25 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Huddersfield Market St, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L25?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L25 points to Huddersfield Market St. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L25.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21L25 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L25 identifies the department Huddersfield Market St.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need HLFXGB21L25 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 still need HLFXGB21L25.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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