SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B43
HLFXGB21B43 belongs to Halifax PLC in Aylesbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B43 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B43 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Chester and North Wales (110186 |
| City | Aylesbury |
| Country | United 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.
- B43 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 code HLFXGB21B43?
HLFXGB21B43 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chester and North Wales (110186, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B43?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B43 is Chester and North Wales (110186. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21B43 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Halifax PLC have other 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 happens if I enter HLFXGB21B43 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21B43 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21B43 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 B43 is the code of the department Chester and North Wales (110186.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.