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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A93

HLFXGB21A93 belongs to Halifax PLC in Banbury, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21A93

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21A93
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeA93
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBanbury Bridge Street
CityBanbury
CountryUnited 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.
A93 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21A93?

HLFXGB21A93 identifies Banbury Bridge Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Banbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21A93 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A93 identifies the department Banbury Bridge Street.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21A93 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 HLFXGB21A93.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A93?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A93 points to Banbury Bridge Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21A93.

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