SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A70
HLFXGB21A70 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A70 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A70 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Ashton U Lyne (Hea |
| City | Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- A70 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21A70?
HLFXGB21A70 identifies Ashton U Lyne (Hea, a unit of Halifax PLC in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly 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.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21A70 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 HLFXGB21A70.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A70?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A70 points to Ashton U Lyne (Hea. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21A70.
What does each part of HLFXGB21A70 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A70 identifies the branch Ashton U Lyne (Hea.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.