SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A24
HLFXGB21A24 belongs to Halifax PLC in Accrington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A24 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A24 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Accrington (110008 |
| City | Accrington |
| Country | United 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.
- A24 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 HLFXGB21A24?
HLFXGB21A24 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Accrington (110008, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Accrington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21A24 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A24 is the code of the department Accrington (110008.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21A24 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21A24 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HLFXGB21A24 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21A24.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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 the amount that arrives 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.