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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B85

HLFXGB21B85 belongs to Halifax PLC in Billingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B85

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B85
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB85
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBillingham Queensway
CityBillingham
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.
B85 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B85?

HLFXGB21B85 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Billingham Queensway, a unit of Halifax PLC in Billingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HLFXGB21B85 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B85 is the code of the department Billingham Queensway.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21B85 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21B85.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B85?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B85 is Billingham Queensway. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21B85 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21B85 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21B85 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

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