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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U72

HLFXGB21U72 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U72

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U72
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU72
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStreatham (110751
CityLondon
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.
U72 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21U72?

HLFXGB21U72 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Streatham (110751, part of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21U72 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21U72.

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 2–4 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U72?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U72 is Streatham (110751. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21U72 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21U72 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U72 identifies the department Streatham (110751.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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