SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N85
HLFXGB21N85 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21N85 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | N85 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | London Edgware Road |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- N85 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N85?
HLFXGB21N85 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London Edgware Road, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21N85?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N85 is London Edgware Road. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21N85 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21N85 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and N85 is the code of the branch London Edgware Road.
Do I need HLFXGB21N85 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 still need HLFXGB21N85.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take 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.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.