SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A80
HLFXGB21A80 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ayr, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A80 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A80 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Ayr 177 High Street |
| City | Ayr |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- A80 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A80?
The code HLFXGB21A80 belongs to Ayr 177 High Street, part of Halifax PLC in Ayr, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21A80 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21A80 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need HLFXGB21A80 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 HLFXGB21A80.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.