SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E97
HLFXGB21E97 belongs to Halifax PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21E97 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | E97 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Colchester Culver St West |
| City | Colchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- E97 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/BIC code HLFXGB21E97?
HLFXGB21E97 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Colchester Culver St West, a unit of Halifax PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21E97 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21E97.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21E97 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21E97 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E97?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E97 is Colchester Culver St West. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21E97 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.