SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M06

HLFXGB21M06 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M06

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M06
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM06
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKensington - 110407
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
M06 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21M06?

HLFXGB21M06 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kensington - 110407, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

What do the letters in HLFXGB21M06 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and M06 identifies the department Kensington - 110407.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M06?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M06 is Kensington - 110407. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21M06 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21M06 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21M06 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.