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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A98

HLFXGB21A98 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bangor, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21A98

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21A98
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeA98
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBangor (North Wales
CityBangor
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.
A98 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 HLFXGB21A98?

HLFXGB21A98 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bangor (North Wales, part of Halifax PLC in Bangor, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21A98 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21A98 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21A98 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and A98 identifies the department Bangor (North Wales.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A98?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A98 is Bangor (North Wales. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21A98 if the recipient asks for it.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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