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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O09

HLFXGB21O09 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O09

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O09
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO09
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLondon,chief Office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
O09 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 bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21O09?

HLFXGB21O09 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London,chief Office, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21O09 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 HLFXGB21O09.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21O09 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and O09 identifies the branch London,chief Office.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O09?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O09 points to London,chief Office. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21O09.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.