SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D86
HLFXGB21D86 belongs to Halifax PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21D86 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | D86 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Cardiff Capitol (110145 |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- D86 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/BIC code HLFXGB21D86?
HLFXGB21D86 identifies Cardiff Capitol (110145, a unit of Halifax PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D86?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D86 is Cardiff Capitol (110145. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21D86 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21D86 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21D86 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of HLFXGB21D86 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and D86 identifies the branch Cardiff Capitol (110145.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.