SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C62
HLFXGB21C62 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bracknell, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21C62 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | C62 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Bracknell 15 High Street |
| City | Bracknell |
| Country | United 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.
- C62 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 code HLFXGB21C62?
HLFXGB21C62 identifies Bracknell 15 High Street, part of Halifax PLC in Bracknell, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HLFXGB21C62 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and C62 is the code of the department Bracknell 15 High Street.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21C62 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21C62 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HLFXGB21C62 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 HLFXGB21C62.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C62?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C62 is Bracknell 15 High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21C62 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.