SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B80
HLFXGB21B80 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B80 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B80 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Bicester (110056 |
| City | Bicester |
| 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.
- B80 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21B80?
HLFXGB21B80 identifies Bicester (110056, a unit of Halifax PLC in Bicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21B80 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B80 identifies the branch Bicester (110056.
Do I need HLFXGB21B80 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21B80.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B80?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B80 is Bicester (110056. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21B80.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.