SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C32

HLFXGB21C32 belongs to Halifax PLC in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C32

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C32
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC32
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBletchley
CityMilton Keynes
CountryUnited 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.
C32 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C32?

HLFXGB21C32 identifies Bletchley, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HLFXGB21C32 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C32 is the code of the branch Bletchley.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21C32 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21C32 with the recipient before sending.

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 is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C32?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C32 points to Bletchley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21C32 if the recipient asks for it.

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