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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L38

HLFXGB21L38 belongs to Halifax PLC in Huntingdon, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L38

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L38
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL38
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHuntingdon (110396
CityHuntingdon
CountryUnited 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.
L38 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 HLFXGB21L38?

HLFXGB21L38 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Huntingdon (110396, a unit of Halifax PLC in Huntingdon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L38?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L38 is Huntingdon (110396. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L38.

Do I need HLFXGB21L38 to send euros 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 still need HLFXGB21L38.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21L38 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L38 is the code of the department Huntingdon (110396.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.