SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E22
HLFXGB21E22 belongs to Halifax PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21E22 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | E22 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Chatham (110161 |
| City | Chatham |
| 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.
- E22 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21E22?
HLFXGB21E22 identifies Chatham (110161, a unit of Halifax PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21E22 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E22 identifies the branch Chatham (110161.
Do I need HLFXGB21E22 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21E22.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21E22 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21E22 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Does Halifax PLC have 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.