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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F26

HLFXGB21F26 belongs to Halifax PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F26

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F26
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF26
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCoventry City - 110207
CityCoventry
CountryUnited 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.
F26 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/BIC code HLFXGB21F26?

The code HLFXGB21F26 belongs to Coventry City - 110207, part of Halifax PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F26?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F26 points to Coventry City - 110207. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21F26 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21F26 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and F26 is the code of the department Coventry City - 110207.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21F26 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21F26 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Does Halifax PLC have 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21F26 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21F26.

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