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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O20

HLFXGB21O20 belongs to Halifax PLC in Louth, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O20

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O20
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO20
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLouth (110492
CityLouth
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.
O20 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O20?

HLFXGB21O20 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Louth (110492, a unit of Halifax PLC in Louth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21O20 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21O20.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21O20 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21O20 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O20?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O20 points to Louth (110492. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21O20 if the recipient asks for it.

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