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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L61

HLFXGB21L61 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ilkeston, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L61

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L61
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL61
BankHalifax PLC
BranchIlkeston (Hps
CityIlkeston
CountryUnited 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.
L61 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 BIC HLFXGB21L61?

HLFXGB21L61 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ilkeston (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Ilkeston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got more 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L61?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L61 points to Ilkeston (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21L61 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21L61 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. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21L61.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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