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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21O30

HLFXGB21O30 belongs to Halifax PLC in Luton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21O30

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21O30
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeO30
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLuton George Street
CityLuton
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
O30 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 HLFXGB21O30?

The code HLFXGB21O30 belongs to Luton George Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Luton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21O30 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and O30 identifies the department Luton George Street.

Does Halifax PLC have 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.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21O30 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21O30 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21O30?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21O30 is Luton George Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21O30.

Do I need HLFXGB21O30 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21O30.

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