GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C95

HLFXGB21C95 belongs to Halifax PLC in Brighton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21C95

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21C95
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeC95
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBrighton 143 London Road
CityBrighton
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.
C95 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21C95?

HLFXGB21C95 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brighton 143 London Road, a unit of Halifax PLC in Brighton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21C95 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21C95.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of HLFXGB21C95 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C95 identifies the department Brighton 143 London Road.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C95?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C95 is Brighton 143 London Road. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21C95 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.