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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D08

HLFXGB21D08 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D08

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D08
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD08
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBristol Hxd
CityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
D08 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 HLFXGB21D08?

HLFXGB21D08 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bristol Hxd, a unit of Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21D08 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21D08.

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

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

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D08?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D08 is Bristol Hxd. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21D08.

Has Halifax PLC got more 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 happens if I enter HLFXGB21D08 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21D08 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

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