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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B03

HLFXGB21B03 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B03

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B03
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB03
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBanking Arrears (Agents
CityHalifax
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
B03 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 bank uses BIC HLFXGB21B03?

HLFXGB21B03 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banking Arrears (Agents, part of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21B03 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B03 is the code of the department Banking Arrears (Agents.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21B03 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21B03 with the recipient before sending.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B03?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B03 is Banking Arrears (Agents. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21B03 if the recipient asks for it.

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