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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E75

HLFXGB21E75 belongs to Halifax PLC in Cirencester, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E75

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E75
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE75
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCirencester (Hea
CityCirencester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
E75 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 HLFXGB21E75?

HLFXGB21E75 identifies Cirencester (Hea, a unit of Halifax PLC in Cirencester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21E75 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E75 is the code of the department Cirencester (Hea.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21E75 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21E75 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E75?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E75 points to Cirencester (Hea. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21E75 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need HLFXGB21E75 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21E75.

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