SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A68
HLFXGB21A68 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ashington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A68 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A68 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Ashington |
| City | Ashington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- A68 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 bank uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21A68?
HLFXGB21A68 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ashington, a unit of Halifax PLC in Ashington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A68?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A68 is Ashington. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21A68 if the recipient 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21A68 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A68 is the code of the branch Ashington.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21A68 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21A68 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.