SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B18
HLFXGB21B18 belongs to Halifax PLC in Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B18 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B18 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Barrow 200 Dalton Road |
| City | Barrow-In-Furness |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- B18 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 HLFXGB21B18?
HLFXGB21B18 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barrow 200 Dalton Road, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21B18 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and B18 is the code of the department Barrow 200 Dalton Road.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B18?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B18 points to Barrow 200 Dalton Road. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21B18 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21B18 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21B18.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21B18 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21B18 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.