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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U84

HLFXGB21U84 belongs to Halifax PLC in Sunderland, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U84

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U84
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU84
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSunderland Market Square
CitySunderland
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.
U84 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/BIC code HLFXGB21U84?

HLFXGB21U84 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sunderland Market Square, a unit of Halifax PLC in Sunderland, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U84?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U84 is Sunderland Market Square. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21U84 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21U84 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21U84 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21U84 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U84 identifies the department Sunderland Market Square.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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