SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E34

HLFXGB21E34 belongs to Halifax PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E34

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E34
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE34
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCheltenham - 110172
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.
E34 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21E34?

HLFXGB21E34 identifies Cheltenham - 110172, a unit of Halifax PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21E34 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21E34 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

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.

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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E34?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E34 is Cheltenham - 110172. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21E34.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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