SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L28
HLFXGB21L28 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hull, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21L28 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | L28 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Hull |
| City | Hull |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- L28 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 HLFXGB21L28?
HLFXGB21L28 identifies Hull, a unit of Halifax PLC in Hull, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
Do I need HLFXGB21L28 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 HLFXGB21L28.
What does each part of HLFXGB21L28 mean?
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 L28 is the code of the department Hull.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21L28 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21L28 with the recipient before sending.
Does Halifax PLC have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.