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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U92

HLFXGB21U92 belongs to Halifax PLC in Sutton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U92

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U92
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU92
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSutton (110761
CitySutton
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
U92 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/BIC code HLFXGB21U92?

HLFXGB21U92 identifies Sutton (110761, a unit of Halifax PLC in Sutton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21U92 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21U92.

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 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21U92 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and U92 identifies the department Sutton (110761.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U92?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U92 is Sutton (110761. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21U92 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.