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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E30

HLFXGB21E30 belongs to Halifax PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E30

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E30
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE30
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChelmsford - 110167
CityChelmsford
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.
E30 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 HLFXGB21E30?

HLFXGB21E30 identifies Chelmsford - 110167, a unit of Halifax PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HLFXGB21E30 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E30 is the code of the branch Chelmsford - 110167.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21E30 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21E30 with the recipient before sending.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21E30 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21E30.

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