SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N74
HLFXGB21N74 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21N74 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | N74 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | London Baker Street (110472 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- N74 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 BIC HLFXGB21N74?
The code HLFXGB21N74 belongs to London Baker Street (110472, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N74?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N74 is London Baker Street (110472. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21N74 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21N74 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21N74 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21N74 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and N74 identifies the department London Baker Street (110472.
Does Halifax PLC have 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.
Do I need HLFXGB21N74 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21N74.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.