SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A92

HLFXGB21A92 belongs to Halifax PLC in Banbury, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21A92

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21A92
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeA92
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBanbury
CityBanbury
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
A92 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 HLFXGB21A92?

HLFXGB21A92 identifies Banbury, part of Halifax PLC in Banbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21A92 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 HLFXGB21A92.

Has Halifax PLC got more 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 does each part of HLFXGB21A92 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A92 is the code of the branch Banbury.

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