SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A42
HLFXGB21A42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Alloa, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A42 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A42 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Alloa |
| City | Alloa |
| Country | United 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.
- A42 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21A42?
HLFXGB21A42 identifies Alloa, a unit of Halifax PLC in Alloa, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21A42 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21A42 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HLFXGB21A42 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21A42.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Halifax PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21A42 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A42 is the code of the branch Alloa.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.