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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C51

HLFXGB21C51 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bordon, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C51

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C51
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC51
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBordon (111504
CityBordon
CountryUnited 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.
C51 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 code HLFXGB21C51?

HLFXGB21C51 identifies Bordon (111504, a unit of Halifax PLC in Bordon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21C51 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and C51 identifies the department Bordon (111504.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21C51 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21C51 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C51?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C51 points to Bordon (111504. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21C51 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21C51 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21C51.

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