SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B36
HLFXGB21B36 belongs to Halifax PLC in Beaconsfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B36 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B36 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Beaconsfield - 111259 |
| City | Beaconsfield |
| Country | United 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.
- B36 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 BIC HLFXGB21B36?
HLFXGB21B36 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Beaconsfield - 111259, part of Halifax PLC in Beaconsfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21B36 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21B36 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21B36 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21B36.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What does each part of HLFXGB21B36 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and B36 is the code of the department Beaconsfield - 111259.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.