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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N02

HLFXGB21N02 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21N02

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21N02
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeN02
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLeicester Hps
CityLeicester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
N02 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21N02?

The code HLFXGB21N02 belongs to Leicester Hps, part of Halifax PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HLFXGB21N02 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N02 is the code of the branch Leicester Hps.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21N02 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21N02.

Does Halifax PLC have more 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.

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