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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N26

HLFXGB21N26 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21N26

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21N26
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeN26
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLeyton - 111356
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
N26 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 HLFXGB21N26?

HLFXGB21N26 identifies Leyton - 111356, 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 do the letters in HLFXGB21N26 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N26 identifies the department Leyton - 111356.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21N26 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21N26.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N26?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N26 points to Leyton - 111356. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21N26 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.