GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C08

HLFXGB21C08 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C08

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C08
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC08
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBishop Auckland (110061
CityBishop Auckland
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.
C08 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 BIC HLFXGB21C08?

HLFXGB21C08 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bishop Auckland (110061, a unit of Halifax PLC in Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21C08 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C08 identifies the department Bishop Auckland (110061.

Do I need HLFXGB21C08 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21C08.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C08?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C08 points to Bishop Auckland (110061. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21C08 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

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

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