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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E27

HLFXGB21E27 belongs to Halifax PLC in Salford, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E27

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E27
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE27
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCheetham Hill Bury Old Rd
CitySalford
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.
E27 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/BIC code HLFXGB21E27?

The code HLFXGB21E27 belongs to Cheetham Hill Bury Old Rd, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Salford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21E27 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21E27.

What does each part of HLFXGB21E27 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E27 is the code of the branch Cheetham Hill Bury Old Rd.

Does Halifax PLC have other 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E27?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E27 points to Cheetham Hill Bury Old Rd. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21E27.

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