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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M55

HLFXGB21M55 belongs to Halifax PLC in Knaresborough, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M55

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M55
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM55
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKnaresborough
CityKnaresborough
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
M55 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M55?

HLFXGB21M55 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Knaresborough, a unit of Halifax PLC in Knaresborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M55?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M55 is Knaresborough. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21M55 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21M55 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21M55.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21M55 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21M55 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

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