SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Z04
HLFXGB21Z04 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Z04 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Z04 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Internet Banking Halifax - 116458 |
| City | Leeds |
| 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.
- Z04 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Z04?
HLFXGB21Z04 identifies Internet Banking Halifax - 116458, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HLFXGB21Z04 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21Z04.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21Z04 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Z04 is the code of the department Internet Banking Halifax - 116458.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Z04?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Z04 is Internet Banking Halifax - 116458. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21Z04 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.