SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E83
HLFXGB21E83 belongs to Halifax PLC in Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21E83 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | E83 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Weston Super Mare (116569 |
| City | Weston-Super-Mare |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- E83 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 HLFXGB21E83?
HLFXGB21E83 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Weston Super Mare (116569, part of Halifax PLC in Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21E83 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21E83.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21E83 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E83 identifies the branch Weston Super Mare (116569.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21E83 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21E83 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E83?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E83 is Weston Super Mare (116569. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21E83 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.