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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O29

HLFXGB21O29 belongs to Halifax PLC in Luton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O29

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O29
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO29
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLuton Dunstable Rd
CityLuton
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.
O29 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 HLFXGB21O29?

HLFXGB21O29 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luton Dunstable Rd, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Luton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O29?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O29 is Luton Dunstable Rd. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21O29 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got 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.

What does each part of HLFXGB21O29 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and O29 identifies the department Luton Dunstable Rd.

Do I need HLFXGB21O29 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21O29.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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