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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C42

HLFXGB21C42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bolton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C42

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C42
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC42
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBolton Harwood (Hea
CityBolton
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.
C42 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C42?

HLFXGB21C42 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bolton Harwood (Hea, part of Halifax PLC in Bolton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C42?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C42 is Bolton Harwood (Hea. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21C42.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21C42 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21C42 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21C42 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21C42.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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