SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D66

HLFXGB21D66 belongs to Halifax PLC in Camborne, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D66

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D66
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD66
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCamborne
CityCamborne
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.
D66 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 HLFXGB21D66?

HLFXGB21D66 identifies Camborne, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Camborne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21D66 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21D66 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21D66 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21D66.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D66?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D66 is Camborne. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21D66.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21D66 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and D66 identifies the branch Camborne.

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