SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B99
HLFXGB21B99 belongs to Halifax PLC in West Bromwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B99 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B99 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Birmingham Handsworth |
| City | West Bromwich |
| 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.
- B99 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B99?
The code HLFXGB21B99 belongs to Birmingham Handsworth, part of Halifax PLC in West Bromwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21B99 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B99 is the code of the department Birmingham Handsworth.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B99?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B99 is Birmingham Handsworth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21B99 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21B99 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21B99.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.