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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E71

HLFXGB21E71 belongs to Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E71

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E71
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE71
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChorlton (Hea
CityManchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
E71 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 HLFXGB21E71?

HLFXGB21E71 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chorlton (Hea, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21E71 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21E71 with the recipient before you confirm.

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.

Do I need HLFXGB21E71 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21E71.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E71?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E71 is Chorlton (Hea. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21E71.

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