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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E78

HLFXGB21E78 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E78

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E78
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE78
BankHalifax PLC
BranchClapham Junction - 116559
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.
E78 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

What bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21E78?

HLFXGB21E78 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clapham Junction - 116559, part of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21E78 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E78 is the code of the department Clapham Junction - 116559.

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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E78?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E78 is Clapham Junction - 116559. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21E78 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21E78 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21E78 with the recipient before you confirm.

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