SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D59

HLFXGB21D59 belongs to Halifax PLC in Caldicot, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D59

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D59
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD59
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCaldicot (Hea
CityCaldicot
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.
D59 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 HLFXGB21D59?

HLFXGB21D59 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Caldicot (Hea, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Caldicot, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21D59 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21D59 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D59?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D59 is Caldicot (Hea. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21D59 if the recipient asks for it.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21D59 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21D59.

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