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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E62

HLFXGB21E62 belongs to Halifax PLC in Chichester, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E62

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E62
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE62
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChichester South Street
CityChichester
CountryUnited 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.
E62 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 HLFXGB21E62?

The code HLFXGB21E62 belongs to Chichester South Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Chichester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E62?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E62 is Chichester South Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21E62 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21E62 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 HLFXGB21E62.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21E62 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E62 identifies the branch Chichester South Street.

Does Halifax PLC have more 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. 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.