SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C61
HLFXGB21C61 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bracknell, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21C61 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | C61 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Bracknell (Hps |
| City | Bracknell |
| Country | United 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.
- C61 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 code HLFXGB21C61?
HLFXGB21C61 identifies Bracknell (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bracknell, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21C61 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21C61 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21C61 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C61 is the code of the branch Bracknell (Hps.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
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 – the difference can be large.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C61?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C61 points to Bracknell (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21C61 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.