SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F02
HLFXGB21F02 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21F02 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | F02 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Colchester Mtg Desk |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- F02 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 HLFXGB21F02?
HLFXGB21F02 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Colchester Mtg Desk, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21F02 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21F02 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21F02 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and F02 identifies the department Colchester Mtg Desk.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F02?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F02 is Colchester Mtg Desk. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21F02 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks 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.
Has Halifax PLC got more 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.