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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L57

HLFXGB21L57 belongs to Halifax PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L57

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L57
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL57
BankHalifax PLC
BranchIf Current Account - 119100
CityLivingston
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.
L57 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 code HLFXGB21L57?

HLFXGB21L57 is the SWIFT/BIC code of If Current Account - 119100, a unit of Halifax PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21L57 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21L57 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21L57 for a euro transfer 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 do need HLFXGB21L57.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L57?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L57 is If Current Account - 119100. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L57.

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