SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C22
HLFXGB21C22 belongs to Halifax PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21C22 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | C22 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Blackpool 20 Clifton St |
| City | Blackpool |
| 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.
- C22 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21C22?
HLFXGB21C22 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Blackpool 20 Clifton St, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21C22 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and C22 identifies the branch Blackpool 20 Clifton St.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C22?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C22 is Blackpool 20 Clifton St. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21C22.
Do I need HLFXGB21C22 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21C22.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. 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.