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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E51

HLFXGB21E51 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E51

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E51
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE51
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChester Mtg Desk
CityLeeds
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.
E51 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 branch uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21E51?

The code HLFXGB21E51 belongs to Chester Mtg Desk, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E51?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E51 is Chester Mtg Desk. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21E51 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21E51 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E51 is the code of the branch Chester Mtg Desk.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21E51 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21E51 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

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.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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