SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L60
HLFXGB21L60 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ilford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21L60 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | L60 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Ilford 76 High Road |
| City | Ilford |
| Country | United 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.
- L60 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/BIC code HLFXGB21L60?
HLFXGB21L60 identifies Ilford 76 High Road, a unit of Halifax PLC in Ilford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21L60 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L60 is the code of the branch Ilford 76 High Road.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21L60 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21L60.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.