SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C67

HLFXGB21C67 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C67

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C67
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC67
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBradford Kirkgate
CityBradford
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.
C67 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 BIC HLFXGB21C67?

The code HLFXGB21C67 belongs to Bradford Kirkgate, part of Halifax PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21C67 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and C67 identifies the department Bradford Kirkgate.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21C67 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21C67 with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21C67 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21C67.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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