SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B47
HLFXGB21B47 belongs to Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B47 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B47 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Beeston |
| City | Nottingham |
| 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.
- B47 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 code HLFXGB21B47?
The code HLFXGB21B47 belongs to Beeston, a unit of Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21B47 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and B47 identifies the department Beeston.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21B47 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21B47.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B47?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B47 points to Beeston. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21B47 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.