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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E46

HLFXGB21E46 belongs to Halifax PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E46

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E46
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE46
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChester Eastgate Street
CityChester
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.
E46 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21E46?

The code HLFXGB21E46 belongs to Chester Eastgate Street, part of Halifax PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E46?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E46 is Chester Eastgate Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21E46.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21E46 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E46 is the code of the department Chester Eastgate Street.

Do I need HLFXGB21E46 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21E46.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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