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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B92

HLFXGB21B92 belongs to Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B92

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B92
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB92
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBirmingham
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited 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.
B92 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/BIC code HLFXGB21B92?

HLFXGB21B92 identifies Birmingham, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21B92 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21B92 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21B92 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B92 identifies the department Birmingham.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B92?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B92 points to Birmingham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21B92.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21B92 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21B92.

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