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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L88

HLFXGB21L88 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L88
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL88
BankHalifax PLC
BranchJersey
CityHalifax
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.
L88 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L88?

The code HLFXGB21L88 belongs to Jersey, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L88?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L88 is Jersey. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21L88 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21L88 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and L88 identifies the branch Jersey.

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

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.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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 enter HLFXGB21L88 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21L88 with the recipient before you confirm.

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