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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L68

HLFXGB21L68 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L68

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L68
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL68
BankHalifax PLC
BranchInternet Savings
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
L68 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 bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21L68?

The code HLFXGB21L68 belongs to Internet Savings, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21L68 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21L68.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L68?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L68 is Internet Savings. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21L68.

What does each part of HLFXGB21L68 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L68 identifies the department Internet Savings.

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.

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