SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D40
HLFXGB21D40 belongs to Halifax PLC in Burnley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21D40 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | D40 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Burnley St James's Street |
| City | Burnley |
| Country | United 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.
- D40 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 BIC HLFXGB21D40?
HLFXGB21D40 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Burnley St James's Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Burnley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HLFXGB21D40 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21D40.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21D40 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21D40 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D40?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D40 points to Burnley St James's Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21D40 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.