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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C60

HLFXGB21C60 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bracknell, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C60

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C60
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC60
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBracknell
CityBracknell
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
C60 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C60?

The code HLFXGB21C60 belongs to Bracknell, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bracknell, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21C60 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21C60.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C60?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C60 is Bracknell. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21C60 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21C60 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21C60 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.