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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B28

HLFXGB21B28 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bath, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B28

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B28
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB28
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBath - 118038
CityBath
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.
B28 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 HLFXGB21B28?

HLFXGB21B28 identifies Bath - 118038, a unit of Halifax PLC in Bath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21B28 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B28 identifies the department Bath - 118038.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21B28 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21B28 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B28?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B28 is Bath - 118038. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21B28 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21B28 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21B28.

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