GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B26

HLFXGB21B26 belongs to Halifax PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B26

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B26
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB26
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBasingstoke Wote St - 111147
CityBasingstoke
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.
B26 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B26?

The code HLFXGB21B26 belongs to Basingstoke Wote St - 111147, part of Halifax PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need HLFXGB21B26 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21B26.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of HLFXGB21B26 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B26 identifies the department Basingstoke Wote St - 111147.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B26?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B26 points to Basingstoke Wote St - 111147. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21B26 if the recipient asks for it.

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