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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D46

HLFXGB21D46 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bury, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D46

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D46
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD46
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBury (Hps
CityBury
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
D46 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21D46?

HLFXGB21D46 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bury (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21D46 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21D46 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21D46 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and D46 identifies the department Bury (Hps.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D46?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D46 points to Bury (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21D46.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need HLFXGB21D46 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21D46.

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