SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D04

HLFXGB21D04 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D04

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D04
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD04
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBristol Baldwin Street (111007
CityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
D04 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 HLFXGB21D04?

HLFXGB21D04 identifies Bristol Baldwin Street (111007, part of Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21D04 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21D04 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21D04 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and D04 identifies the department Bristol Baldwin Street (111007.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21D04 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21D04.

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