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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M05

HLFXGB21M05 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M05

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M05
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM05
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKensington 175 Ken H St
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
M05 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 HLFXGB21M05?

The code HLFXGB21M05 belongs to Kensington 175 Ken H St, part of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M05?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M05 points to Kensington 175 Ken H St. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21M05.

Do I need HLFXGB21M05 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21M05.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of HLFXGB21M05 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 M05 identifies the branch Kensington 175 Ken H St.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21M05 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21M05 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.