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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L46

HLFXGB21L46 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hyde, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L46

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L46
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL46
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHyde (110397
CityHyde
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
L46 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21L46?

HLFXGB21L46 identifies Hyde (110397, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Hyde, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21L46 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 HLFXGB21L46.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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 HLFXGB21L46?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L46 is Hyde (110397. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L46.

What does each part of HLFXGB21L46 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L46 is the code of the branch Hyde (110397.

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