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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M79

HLFXGB21M79 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M79

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M79
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM79
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLeeds Agencies
CityLeeds
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.
M79 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 BIC HLFXGB21M79?

HLFXGB21M79 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leeds Agencies, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21M79 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21M79 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21M79 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and M79 identifies the department Leeds Agencies.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M79?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M79 points to Leeds Agencies. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21M79 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

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