SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N13
HLFXGB21N13 belongs to Halifax PLC in Letchworth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21N13 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | N13 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Letchworth Garden City |
| City | Letchworth |
| 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.
- N13 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/BIC code HLFXGB21N13?
HLFXGB21N13 identifies Letchworth Garden City, a unit of Halifax PLC in Letchworth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21N13 mean?
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 N13 is the code of the department Letchworth Garden City.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21N13 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21N13.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21N13 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21N13 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. 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.