SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N01
HLFXGB21N01 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21N01 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | N01 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Leicester Humberstone - 110446 |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United 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.
- N01 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21N01?
The code HLFXGB21N01 belongs to Leicester Humberstone - 110446, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21N01 mean?
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 N01 is the code of the department Leicester Humberstone - 110446.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21N01 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21N01 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HLFXGB21N01 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21N01.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.