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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C88

HLFXGB21C88 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bridgwater, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C88
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC88
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBridgwater
CityBridgwater
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.
C88 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C88?

HLFXGB21C88 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bridgwater, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bridgwater, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21C88 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. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21C88.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C88?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C88 is Bridgwater. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21C88.

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