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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C89

HLFXGB21C89 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bridgwater, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C89

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C89
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC89
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBridgwater Cornhill
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.
C89 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 HLFXGB21C89?

HLFXGB21C89 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bridgwater Cornhill, a unit of Halifax PLC in Bridgwater, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

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

Do I need HLFXGB21C89 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21C89.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C89?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C89 is Bridgwater Cornhill. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21C89 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services 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.