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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Z08

HLFXGB21Z08 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Z08

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Z08
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeZ08
BankHalifax PLC
BranchInternet Banking Halifax (116435
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
Z08 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 code HLFXGB21Z08?

The code HLFXGB21Z08 belongs to Internet Banking Halifax (116435, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Z08 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Z08 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21Z08 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Z08.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Z08?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Z08 points to Internet Banking Halifax (116435. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Z08.

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