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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D57

HLFXGB21D57 belongs to Halifax PLC in Caerphilly, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D57

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D57
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD57
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCaerphilly - 111789
CityCaerphilly
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
D57 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

What bank uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21D57?

HLFXGB21D57 identifies Caerphilly - 111789, a unit of Halifax PLC in Caerphilly, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21D57 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. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21D57.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

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

What do the letters in HLFXGB21D57 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and D57 identifies the department Caerphilly - 111789.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D57?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D57 points to Caerphilly - 111789. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21D57 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.