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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M09

HLFXGB21M09 belongs to Halifax PLC in Kettering, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M09

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M09
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM09
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKettering
CityKettering
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
M09 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 BIC HLFXGB21M09?

HLFXGB21M09 identifies Kettering, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Kettering, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M09?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M09 points to Kettering. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21M09 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21M09 stand for?

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 M09 identifies the department Kettering.

Do I need HLFXGB21M09 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21M09.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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