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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21L95

HLFXGB21L95 belongs to Halifax PLC in Keighley, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21L95

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21L95
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeL95
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKeighley Low Street
CityKeighley
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
L95 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21L95?

HLFXGB21L95 identifies Keighley Low Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Keighley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21L95 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. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21L95.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21L95?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21L95 points to Keighley Low Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21L95 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21L95 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21L95 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

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