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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N20

HLFXGB21N20 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21N20

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21N20
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeN20
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLewisham 46 Riverdale
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
N20 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N20?

HLFXGB21N20 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lewisham 46 Riverdale, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of HLFXGB21N20 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N20 identifies the branch Lewisham 46 Riverdale.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21N20 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21N20 with the recipient before sending.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N20?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N20 is Lewisham 46 Riverdale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21N20 if the recipient asks for it.

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