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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B77

HLFXGB21B77 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bexleyheath, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B77

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B77
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB77
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBexleyheath Broadway
CityBexleyheath
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
B77 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 HLFXGB21B77?

HLFXGB21B77 identifies Bexleyheath Broadway, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bexleyheath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21B77 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21B77 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21B77 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21B77.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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

Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21B77 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B77 is the code of the branch Bexleyheath Broadway.

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