SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C24

HLFXGB21C24 belongs to Halifax PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C24

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C24
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC24
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBlackpool Lytham Road (116240
CityBlackpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
C24 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C24?

HLFXGB21C24 identifies Blackpool Lytham Road (116240, part of Halifax PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21C24 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21C24 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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 HLFXGB21C24 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C24 is the code of the department Blackpool Lytham Road (116240.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C24?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C24 is Blackpool Lytham Road (116240. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21C24.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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