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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E38

HLFXGB21E38 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E38

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E38
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE38
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCheshire Agencies 3 (110750
CityStockport
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
E38 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 bank is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21E38?

The code HLFXGB21E38 belongs to Cheshire Agencies 3 (110750, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E38?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E38 points to Cheshire Agencies 3 (110750. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21E38 if the recipient asks for it.

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 specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21E38 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E38 is the code of the department Cheshire Agencies 3 (110750.

Has Halifax PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21E38 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21E38 with the recipient before you confirm.

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