SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C91

HLFXGB21C91 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bridlington, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C91

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C91
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC91
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBridlington King Street
CityBridlington
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
C91 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21C91?

The code HLFXGB21C91 belongs to Bridlington King Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bridlington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C91?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C91 is Bridlington King Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21C91.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What does each part of HLFXGB21C91 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and C91 is the code of the branch Bridlington King Street.

Do I need HLFXGB21C91 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21C91.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

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