SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L58
HLFXGB21L58 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ilford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21L58 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | L58 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Ilford (110400 |
| City | Ilford |
| Country | United 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.
- L58 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21L58?
HLFXGB21L58 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ilford (110400, part of Halifax PLC in Ilford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L58?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L58 is Ilford (110400. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L58.
What does each part of HLFXGB21L58 stand for?
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 L58 identifies the branch Ilford (110400.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need HLFXGB21L58 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21L58.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. 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.