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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E33

HLFXGB21E33 belongs to Halifax PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E33

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E33
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE33
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCheltenham - 111010
CityCheltenham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
E33 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 HLFXGB21E33?

The code HLFXGB21E33 belongs to Cheltenham - 111010, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21E33 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21E33.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21E33 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E33 identifies the branch Cheltenham - 111010.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21E33 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21E33 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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