SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E42
HLFXGB21E42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21E42 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | E42 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Birkenhead (110174 |
| City | Birkenhead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- E42 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21E42?
HLFXGB21E42 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Birkenhead (110174, a unit of Halifax PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21E42 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21E42 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E42?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E42 is Birkenhead (110174. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21E42.
Do I need HLFXGB21E42 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21E42.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21E42 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E42 is the code of the branch Birkenhead (110174.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.