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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L65

HLFXGB21L65 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L65

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L65
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL65
BankHalifax PLC
BranchInterest Remit Cheques
CityHalifax
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.
L65 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 HLFXGB21L65?

The code HLFXGB21L65 belongs to Interest Remit Cheques, part of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21L65 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 HLFXGB21L65.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of HLFXGB21L65 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 L65 is the code of the department Interest Remit Cheques.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.