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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L83

HLFXGB21L83 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L83

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L83
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL83
BankHalifax PLC
BranchIsle of Man
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
L83 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 BIC HLFXGB21L83?

The code HLFXGB21L83 belongs to Isle of Man, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need HLFXGB21L83 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21L83.

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

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

What do the letters in HLFXGB21L83 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L83 identifies the department Isle of Man.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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