SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M84

HLFXGB21M84 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M84

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M84
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM84
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLeeds Crossgates (C) (110441
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.
M84 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 HLFXGB21M84?

HLFXGB21M84 identifies Leeds Crossgates (C) (110441, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21M84 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21M84 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21M84 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and M84 is the code of the department Leeds Crossgates (C) (110441.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M84?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M84 points to Leeds Crossgates (C) (110441. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21M84 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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