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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L49

HLFXGB21L49 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L49

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L49
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL49
BankHalifax PLC
BranchI F Credit Cards - 119140
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
L49 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/BIC code HLFXGB21L49?

The code HLFXGB21L49 belongs to I F Credit Cards - 119140, part of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L49?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L49 points to I F Credit Cards - 119140. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L49.

What does each part of HLFXGB21L49 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L49 identifies the branch I F Credit Cards - 119140.

Do I need HLFXGB21L49 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21L49.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

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