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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U36

HLFXGB21U36 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U36

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U36
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU36
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSth Manchester Service Ctr
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.
U36 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 HLFXGB21U36?

HLFXGB21U36 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sth Manchester Service Ctr, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need HLFXGB21U36 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21U36.

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

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

What do the letters in HLFXGB21U36 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and U36 identifies the branch Sth Manchester Service Ctr.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21U36 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21U36 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

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