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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B68

HLFXGB21B68 belongs to Halifax PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B68

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B68
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB68
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBerwick Upon Tweed
CityBerwick-Upon-Tweed
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
B68 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21B68?

HLFXGB21B68 identifies Berwick Upon Tweed, part of Halifax PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21B68 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21B68 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B68?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B68 is Berwick Upon Tweed. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21B68.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21B68 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B68 is the code of the department Berwick Upon Tweed.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often 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.

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