SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M43

HLFXGB21M43 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M43

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M43
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM43
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKippax (Hps
CityLeeds
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.
M43 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M43?

HLFXGB21M43 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kippax (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21M43 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 M43 is the code of the department Kippax (Hps.

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

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.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21M43 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21M43 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21M43 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21M43.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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