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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L79

HLFXGB21L79 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L79

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L79
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL79
BankHalifax PLC
BranchIpswich Westgate Street
CityIpswich
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
L79 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21L79?

HLFXGB21L79 identifies Ipswich Westgate Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L79?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L79 is Ipswich Westgate Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21L79 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21L79 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L79 identifies the department Ipswich Westgate Street.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21L79 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21L79.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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