SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C16
HLFXGB21C16 belongs to Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21C16 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | C16 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Bitterne (111403 |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- C16 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C16?
HLFXGB21C16 identifies Bitterne (111403, a unit of Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of HLFXGB21C16 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C16 identifies the branch Bitterne (111403.
Has Halifax PLC got 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.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21C16 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21C16 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.