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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R24

HLFXGB21R24 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R24

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R24
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR24
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStratford (East London) - 118080
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
R24 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21R24?

HLFXGB21R24 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stratford (East London) - 118080, a unit of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21R24 for a euro transfer 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 do need HLFXGB21R24.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21R24 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21R24 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21R24 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and R24 identifies the branch Stratford (East London) - 118080.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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