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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L71

HLFXGB21L71 belongs to Halifax PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L71

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L71
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL71
BankHalifax PLC
BranchInverness City (110941
CityInverness
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
L71 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21L71?

HLFXGB21L71 identifies Inverness City (110941, a unit of Halifax PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

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

Do I need HLFXGB21L71 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21L71.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21L71 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 L71 identifies the branch Inverness City (110941.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21L71 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21L71 with the recipient before sending.

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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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