SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L66

HLFXGB21L66 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L66

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L66
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL66
BankHalifax PLC
BranchInterest Remits
CityHalifax
CountryUnited 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.
L66 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21L66?

HLFXGB21L66 identifies Interest Remits, part of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21L66 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L66 identifies the department Interest Remits.

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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Does Halifax PLC have 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.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21L66 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21L66 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L66?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L66 points to Interest Remits. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L66.

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