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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C52

HLFXGB21C52 belongs to Halifax PLC in Borehamwood, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C52

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C52
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC52
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBorehamwood
CityBorehamwood
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
C52 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21C52?

HLFXGB21C52 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Borehamwood, a unit of Halifax PLC in Borehamwood, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21C52 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21C52.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21C52 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and C52 identifies the branch Borehamwood.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21C52 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21C52 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C52?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C52 points to Borehamwood. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21C52 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.