SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B42
HLFXGB21B42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bedford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B42 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B42 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Bedford High Street |
| City | Bedford |
| Country | United 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.
- B42 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B42?
HLFXGB21B42 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bedford High Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bedford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need HLFXGB21B42 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21B42.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of HLFXGB21B42 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and B42 identifies the branch Bedford High Street.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B42?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B42 is Bedford High Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21B42 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.