SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U69

HLFXGB21U69 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U69

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U69
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU69
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStratford (East London) - 110747
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
U69 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21U69?

The code HLFXGB21U69 belongs to Stratford (East London) - 110747, part of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21U69 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U69 is the code of the department Stratford (East London) - 110747.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21U69 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21U69 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got more 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 HLFXGB21U69?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U69 points to Stratford (East London) - 110747. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21U69 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.