GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B13

HLFXGB21B13 belongs to Halifax PLC in Barnsley, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B13

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B13
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB13
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBarnsley (Hps
CityBarnsley
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.
B13 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 code HLFXGB21B13?

HLFXGB21B13 identifies Barnsley (Hps, part of Halifax PLC in Barnsley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HLFXGB21B13 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B13 is the code of the department Barnsley (Hps.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 HLFXGB21B13?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B13 is Barnsley (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21B13 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21B13 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21B13 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21B13 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21B13.

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