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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F27

HLFXGB21F27 belongs to Halifax PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F27

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F27
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF27
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCoventry Cross Cheaping
CityCoventry
CountryUnited 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.
F27 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21F27?

HLFXGB21F27 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Coventry Cross Cheaping, part of Halifax PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21F27 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21F27 with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21F27 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21F27.

What does each part of HLFXGB21F27 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and F27 identifies the branch Coventry Cross Cheaping.

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