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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B08

HLFXGB21B08 belongs to Halifax PLC in Barking, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B08

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B08
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB08
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBarking Ripple Road
CityBarking
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
B08 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B08?

HLFXGB21B08 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barking Ripple Road, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Barking, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21B08 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21B08.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

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 happens if I enter HLFXGB21B08 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21B08 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B08?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B08 points to Barking Ripple Road. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21B08 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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