SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A91
HLFXGB21A91 belongs to Halifax PLC in Preston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21A91 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | A91 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Bamberbridge (Hps |
| City | Preston |
| 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.
- A91 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 HLFXGB21A91?
The code HLFXGB21A91 belongs to Bamberbridge (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Preston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HLFXGB21A91 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 do need HLFXGB21A91.
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 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21A91 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A91 identifies the department Bamberbridge (Hps.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.