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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U09

HLFXGB21U09 belongs to Halifax PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U09

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U09
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU09
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSt Albans Victoria Street
CitySt. Albans
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.
U09 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 HLFXGB21U09?

HLFXGB21U09 identifies St Albans Victoria Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21U09 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21U09.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21U09 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21U09 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U09?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U09 points to St Albans Victoria Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21U09 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21U09 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and U09 identifies the department St Albans Victoria Street.

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