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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C17

HLFXGB21C17 belongs to Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C17
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC17
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSouthampton Above Bar - 116236
CitySouthampton
CountryUnited 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.
C17 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

What bank uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21C17?

The code HLFXGB21C17 belongs to Southampton Above Bar - 116236, a unit of Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21C17 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21C17.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21C17 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and C17 is the code of the branch Southampton Above Bar - 116236.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C17?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C17 points to Southampton Above Bar - 116236. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21C17.

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