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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C84

HLFXGB21C84 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bridgend, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C84

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C84
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC84
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBridgend (110091
CityBridgend
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
C84 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C84?

HLFXGB21C84 identifies Bridgend (110091, part of Halifax PLC in Bridgend, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21C84 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21C84.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21C84 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21C84 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21C84 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and C84 identifies the department Bridgend (110091.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C84?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C84 points to Bridgend (110091. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21C84 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.