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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L36

HLFXGB21L36 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L36

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L36
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL36
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHull Mtg Desk
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
L36 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L36?

HLFXGB21L36 identifies Hull Mtg Desk, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21L36 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21L36 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21L36 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. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21L36.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of HLFXGB21L36 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L36 is the code of the branch Hull Mtg Desk.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L36?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L36 points to Hull Mtg Desk. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L36.

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