SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A57
HLFXGB21A57 belongs to Halifax PLC in Arbroath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A57 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A57 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Arbroath (R |
| City | Arbroath |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- A57 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 HLFXGB21A57?
The code HLFXGB21A57 belongs to Arbroath (R, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Arbroath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A57?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A57 is Arbroath (R. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21A57 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21A57 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A57 identifies the department Arbroath (R.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21A57 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21A57 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
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 transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.