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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C04

HLFXGB21C04 belongs to Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C04

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C04
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC04
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBirmingham Bull Ring - 110058
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.
C04 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 HLFXGB21C04?

The code HLFXGB21C04 belongs to Birmingham Bull Ring - 110058, a unit of Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21C04 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21C04 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21C04 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21C04.

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

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

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of HLFXGB21C04 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C04 is the code of the branch Birmingham Bull Ring - 110058.

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