SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D63

HLFXGB21D63 belongs to Halifax PLC in Camberley, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D63

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D63
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD63
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCamberley
CityCamberley
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
D63 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 HLFXGB21D63?

HLFXGB21D63 identifies Camberley, a unit of Halifax PLC in Camberley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D63?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D63 is Camberley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21D63.

What does each part of HLFXGB21D63 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and D63 is the code of the branch Camberley.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21D63 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. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21D63.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21D63 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21D63 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.