SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21BUR
HLFXGB21BUR belongs to Halifax PLC in Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21BUR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | BUR |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Burnham On Sea |
| City | Burnham-On-Sea |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- BUR 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 BIC HLFXGB21BUR?
HLFXGB21BUR identifies Burnham On Sea, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21BUR for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21BUR.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21BUR?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21BUR points to Burnham On Sea. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21BUR if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21BUR mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and BUR identifies the branch Burnham On Sea.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.