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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E79

HLFXGB21E79 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E79

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E79
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE79
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChapham Junction - 111429
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
E79 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21E79?

HLFXGB21E79 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chapham Junction - 111429, a unit of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21E79 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21E79.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E79?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E79 is Chapham Junction - 111429. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21E79 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks 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.