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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C71

HLFXGB21C71 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C71

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C71
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC71
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBradford Bank Street (110083
CityBradford
CountryUnited 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.
C71 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 HLFXGB21C71?

HLFXGB21C71 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bradford Bank Street (110083, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C71?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C71 is Bradford Bank Street (110083. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21C71 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21C71 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21C71.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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