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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F20

HLFXGB21F20 belongs to Halifax PLC in Basildon, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F20

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F20
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF20
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCountrywide Basildon
CityBasildon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
F20 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21F20?

HLFXGB21F20 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Countrywide Basildon, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Basildon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F20?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F20 is Countrywide Basildon. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21F20 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21F20 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21F20 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21F20 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21F20.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

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.