SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E64

HLFXGB21E64 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E64

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E64
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE64
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChingford - 110179
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
E64 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 HLFXGB21E64?

The code HLFXGB21E64 belongs to Chingford - 110179, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E64?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E64 points to Chingford - 110179. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21E64 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21E64 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 E64 is the code of the branch Chingford - 110179.

Has Halifax PLC got 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.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21E64 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21E64 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

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