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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E65

HLFXGB21E65 belongs to Halifax PLC in Chippenham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E65

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E65
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE65
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChippenham (110184
CityChippenham
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.
E65 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21E65?

HLFXGB21E65 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chippenham (110184, a unit of Halifax PLC in Chippenham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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 HLFXGB21E65 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21E65.

What does each part of HLFXGB21E65 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E65 is the code of the department Chippenham (110184.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E65?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E65 is Chippenham (110184. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21E65 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% 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.

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