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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U98

HLFXGB21U98 belongs to Halifax PLC in Mablethorpe, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U98

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U98
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU98
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSutton-On-Sea (Hps
CityMablethorpe
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.
U98 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21U98?

HLFXGB21U98 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sutton-On-Sea (Hps, part of Halifax PLC in Mablethorpe, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21U98 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21U98 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21U98 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21U98.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21U98 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and U98 identifies the department Sutton-On-Sea (Hps.

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.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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