SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N82
HLFXGB21N82 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21N82 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | N82 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | London Moorgate - 110471 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- N82 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N82?
HLFXGB21N82 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London Moorgate - 110471, part of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21N82 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 HLFXGB21N82.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21N82 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21N82 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N82?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N82 points to London Moorgate - 110471. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21N82 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21N82 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N82 is the code of the department London Moorgate - 110471.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.