SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L31
HLFXGB21L31 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hull, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21L31 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | L31 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Hull City Centre (Hea |
| City | Hull |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- L31 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21L31?
The code HLFXGB21L31 belongs to Hull City Centre (Hea, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Hull, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21L31 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21L31.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L31?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L31 points to Hull City Centre (Hea. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21L31 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21L31 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21L31 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21L31 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L31 identifies the branch Hull City Centre (Hea.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.