SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F08
HLFXGB21F08 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21F08 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | F08 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Halifax Commercial Street (110001 |
| City | Halifax |
| 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.
- F08 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 code HLFXGB21F08?
HLFXGB21F08 identifies Halifax Commercial Street (110001, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F08?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F08 is Halifax Commercial Street (110001. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21F08.
Do I need HLFXGB21F08 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21F08.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21F08 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21F08 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.