SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E45
HLFXGB21E45 belongs to Halifax PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21E45 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | E45 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Chester St Werbrugh - 110173 |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United 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.
- E45 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 BIC HLFXGB21E45?
HLFXGB21E45 identifies Chester St Werbrugh - 110173, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E45?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E45 is Chester St Werbrugh - 110173. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21E45 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21E45 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 E45 identifies the branch Chester St Werbrugh - 110173.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21E45 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 still need HLFXGB21E45.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.