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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N08

HLFXGB21N08 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21N08

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21N08
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeN08
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLeighton Buzzard (110451
CityLeighton Buzzard
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
N08 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 bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21N08?

HLFXGB21N08 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leighton Buzzard (110451, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21N08 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21N08 with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21N08 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21N08.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N08?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N08 is Leighton Buzzard (110451. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21N08 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21N08 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N08 identifies the branch Leighton Buzzard (110451.

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