SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U89
HLFXGB21U89 belongs to Halifax PLC in Surbiton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U89 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U89 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Surbiton 6 Victoria Road |
| City | Surbiton |
| Country | United 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.
- U89 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 HLFXGB21U89?
HLFXGB21U89 identifies Surbiton 6 Victoria Road, a unit of Halifax PLC in Surbiton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21U89 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21U89.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21U89 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and U89 identifies the department Surbiton 6 Victoria Road.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
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.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.