SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E15
HLFXGB21E15 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21E15 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | E15 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Central Midlands Agy S 3 |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- E15 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 HLFXGB21E15?
HLFXGB21E15 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Midlands Agy S 3, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21E15 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21E15 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need HLFXGB21E15 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21E15.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E15?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E15 is Central Midlands Agy S 3. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21E15.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.