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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U20

HLFXGB21U20 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U20

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U20
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU20
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStaff Salaries
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
U20 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

What bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21U20?

HLFXGB21U20 identifies Staff Salaries, part of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21U20 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21U20 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U20?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U20 is Staff Salaries. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21U20.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21U20 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21U20.

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