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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N73

HLFXGB21N73 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21N73

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21N73
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeN73
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLondon Victoria - 110476
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
N73 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 code HLFXGB21N73?

HLFXGB21N73 identifies London Victoria - 110476, part of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21N73 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21N73 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N73?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N73 points to London Victoria - 110476. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21N73 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21N73 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and N73 is the code of the branch London Victoria - 110476.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21N73 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21N73.

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