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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E49

HLFXGB21E49 belongs to Halifax PLC in Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E49

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E49
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE49
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChester le Street
CityChester-le-Street
CountryUnited 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.
E49 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 HLFXGB21E49?

The code HLFXGB21E49 belongs to Chester le Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21E49 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21E49 with the recipient 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21E49 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21E49.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E49?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E49 is Chester le Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21E49.

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