SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L85
HLFXGB21L85 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21L85 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | L85 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Islington - 110408 |
| City | London |
| 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.
- L85 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/BIC code HLFXGB21L85?
HLFXGB21L85 identifies Islington - 110408, a unit of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21L85 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and L85 identifies the branch Islington - 110408.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21L85 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21L85 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HLFXGB21L85 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21L85.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.