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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D05

HLFXGB21D05 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D05

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D05
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD05
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBristol Broadmead
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.
D05 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21D05?

HLFXGB21D05 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bristol Broadmead, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21D05 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21D05 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

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

Do I need HLFXGB21D05 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21D05.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D05?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D05 is Bristol Broadmead. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21D05 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.