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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L43

HLFXGB21L43 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L43

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L43
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL43
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHx General Ins Direct
CityHalifax
CountryUnited 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.
L43 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 BIC HLFXGB21L43?

HLFXGB21L43 identifies Hx General Ins Direct, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21L43 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21L43.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Halifax PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L43?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L43 is Hx General Ins Direct. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L43.

What does each part of HLFXGB21L43 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L43 identifies the department Hx General Ins Direct.

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