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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21XXX

HLFXGB21XXX belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21XXX
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHead office
CityHalifax
CountryUnited 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.
XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21XXX?

The code HLFXGB21XXX belongs to the main office of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Halifax PLC does not need a specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Do I need HLFXGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21XXX.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Are HLFXGB21 and HLFXGB21XXX the same code?

Yes. HLFXGB21 is the short version of HLFXGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Halifax PLC in Halifax.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21XXX mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

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