SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E61
HLFXGB21E61 belongs to Halifax PLC in Havant, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21E61 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | E61 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Chichester (Hps |
| City | Havant |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- E61 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/BIC code HLFXGB21E61?
The code HLFXGB21E61 belongs to Chichester (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Havant, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E61?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E61 points to Chichester (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21E61 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21E61 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E61 is the code of the department Chichester (Hps.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21E61 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21E61 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.