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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B22

HLFXGB21B22 belongs to Halifax PLC in Basildon, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B22

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B22
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB22
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBasildon (110032
CityBasildon
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.
B22 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21B22?

HLFXGB21B22 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Basildon (110032, part of Halifax PLC in Basildon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21B22 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21B22 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21B22 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21B22.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B22?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B22 is Basildon (110032. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21B22.

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