SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N89

HLFXGB21N89 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21N89

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21N89
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeN89
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLondon Oxford Circus - 110473
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.
N89 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 BIC HLFXGB21N89?

The code HLFXGB21N89 belongs to London Oxford Circus - 110473, 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 HLFXGB21N89 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21N89 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

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 HLFXGB21N89?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21N89 points to London Oxford Circus - 110473. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21N89 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21N89 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and N89 identifies the branch London Oxford Circus - 110473.

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