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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S57

HLFXGB21S57 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S57

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S57
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS57
BankHalifax PLC
BranchRoundhay (Hps
CityLeeds
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.
S57 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 code HLFXGB21S57?

HLFXGB21S57 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Roundhay (Hps, part of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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 usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21S57 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 HLFXGB21S57.

What does each part of HLFXGB21S57 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and S57 identifies the branch Roundhay (Hps.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21S57 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21S57 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S57?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S57 points to Roundhay (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21S57 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.