SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L76
HLFXGB21L76 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21L76 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | L76 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Ipswich Buttermarket - 110405 |
| City | Ipswich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- L76 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21L76?
HLFXGB21L76 identifies Ipswich Buttermarket - 110405, part of Halifax PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Halifax PLC have 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.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21L76 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21L76 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L76?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L76 points to Ipswich Buttermarket - 110405. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21L76 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21L76 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21L76.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.