SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E90
HLFXGB21E90 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21E90 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | E90 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Cmig Admin Unit |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United 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.
- E90 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 BIC HLFXGB21E90?
HLFXGB21E90 identifies Cmig Admin Unit, part of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E90?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E90 is Cmig Admin Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21E90 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21E90 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and E90 is the code of the department Cmig Admin Unit.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21E90 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21E90 with the recipient before sending.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.