SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M98
HLFXGB21M98 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21M98 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | M98 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Leicester Humberstone (111021 |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United 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.
- M98 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 code HLFXGB21M98?
HLFXGB21M98 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leicester Humberstone (111021, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M98?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M98 is Leicester Humberstone (111021. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21M98.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21M98 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21M98 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21M98 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and M98 is the code of the branch Leicester Humberstone (111021.
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.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.