SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A65
HLFXGB21A65 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ashford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A65 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A65 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Ashford 32 Church Rd Hps |
| City | Ashford |
| 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.
- A65 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A65?
HLFXGB21A65 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ashford 32 Church Rd Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Ashford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21A65 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21A65 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 do the letters in HLFXGB21A65 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and A65 identifies the department Ashford 32 Church Rd Hps.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21A65 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21A65.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.