SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C29
HLFXGB21C29 belongs to Halifax PLC in Blackwood, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21C29 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | C29 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Blackwood 95 High Street |
| City | Blackwood |
| Country | United 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.
- C29 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21C29?
HLFXGB21C29 identifies Blackwood 95 High Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Blackwood, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HLFXGB21C29 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C29 is the code of the branch Blackwood 95 High Street.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C29?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C29 points to Blackwood 95 High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21C29.
Do I need HLFXGB21C29 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21C29.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.