SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U90
HLFXGB21U90 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U90 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U90 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Surrey Quays - 111713 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- U90 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 bank uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21U90?
The code HLFXGB21U90 belongs to Surrey Quays - 111713, a unit of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21U90 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U90 identifies the branch Surrey Quays - 111713.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U90?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U90 is Surrey Quays - 111713. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21U90 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21U90 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21U90.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. 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.