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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A84

HLFXGB21A84 belongs to Halifax PLC in Braintree, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21A84

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21A84
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeA84
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBaintree Market Place
CityBraintree
CountryUnited 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.
A84 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 HLFXGB21A84?

HLFXGB21A84 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Baintree Market Place, part of Halifax PLC in Braintree, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21A84 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21A84 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A84?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A84 points to Baintree Market Place. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21A84.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21A84 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and A84 identifies the department Baintree Market Place.

Do I need HLFXGB21A84 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21A84.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.