SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21093

HLFXGB21093 belongs to Halifax PLC in Mexborough, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21093

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21093
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch code093
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMexborough - 110529
CityMexborough
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
093 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21093?

HLFXGB21093 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mexborough - 110529, part of Halifax PLC in Mexborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HLFXGB21093 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 093 is the code of the department Mexborough - 110529.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21093?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21093 is Mexborough - 110529. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21093 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21093 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21093.

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