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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B25

HLFXGB21B25 belongs to Halifax PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B25

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B25
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB25
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBasingstoke Wote St - 116180
CityBasingstoke
CountryUnited 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.
B25 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 HLFXGB21B25?

HLFXGB21B25 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Basingstoke Wote St - 116180, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21B25 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B25 is the code of the branch Basingstoke Wote St - 116180.

Does Halifax PLC have other 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B25?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B25 is Basingstoke Wote St - 116180. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21B25 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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