SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E20
HLFXGB21E20 belongs to Halifax PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21E20 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | E20 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Sheffield High Street - 116643 |
| City | Sheffield |
| 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.
- E20 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21E20?
HLFXGB21E20 identifies Sheffield High Street - 116643, a unit of Halifax PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need HLFXGB21E20 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21E20.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E20?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E20 is Sheffield High Street - 116643. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21E20 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21E20 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E20 is the code of the branch Sheffield High Street - 116643.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.