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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E31

HLFXGB21E31 belongs to Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E31

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E31
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE31
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChelmsley Wood (110038
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
E31 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 BIC HLFXGB21E31?

HLFXGB21E31 identifies Chelmsley Wood (110038, a unit of Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E31?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E31 points to Chelmsley Wood (110038. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21E31 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21E31 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21E31 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21E31 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21E31.

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