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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E81

HLFXGB21E81 belongs to Halifax PLC in Cleckheaton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E81

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E81
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE81
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCleckheaton (110194
CityCleckheaton
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
E81 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E81?

HLFXGB21E81 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cleckheaton (110194, a unit of Halifax PLC in Cleckheaton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21E81 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E81 identifies the department Cleckheaton (110194.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E81?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E81 is Cleckheaton (110194. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21E81.

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.

Do I need HLFXGB21E81 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21E81.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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