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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A25

HLFXGB21A25 belongs to Halifax PLC in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21A25

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21A25
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeA25
BankHalifax PLC
BranchAcklam (Hea
CityMiddlesbrough
CountryUnited 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.
A25 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 HLFXGB21A25?

The code HLFXGB21A25 belongs to Acklam (Hea, a unit of Halifax PLC in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A25?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A25 is Acklam (Hea. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21A25 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21A25 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21A25 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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

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

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