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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F22

HLFXGB21F22 belongs to Halifax PLC in Wellingborough, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F22

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F22
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF22
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCountrywide Wellingborough
CityWellingborough
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
F22 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21F22?

HLFXGB21F22 identifies Countrywide Wellingborough, part of Halifax PLC in Wellingborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21F22 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21F22 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21F22 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21F22.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F22?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F22 is Countrywide Wellingborough. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21F22.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.