SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A72
HLFXGB21A72 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A72 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A72 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Ashton-U-Lyne 65 Old St |
| City | Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| 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.
- A72 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/BIC code HLFXGB21A72?
HLFXGB21A72 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ashton-U-Lyne 65 Old St, part of Halifax PLC in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21A72 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need HLFXGB21A72.
Has Halifax PLC got 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 happens if I use HLFXGB21A72 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21A72 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21A72 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and A72 identifies the branch Ashton-U-Lyne 65 Old St.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.