SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F31
HLFXGB21F31 belongs to Halifax PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21F31 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | F31 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Coventry Jubilee Crescent (110211 |
| City | Coventry |
| Country | United 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.
- F31 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 HLFXGB21F31?
HLFXGB21F31 identifies Coventry Jubilee Crescent (110211, a unit of Halifax PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F31?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F31 points to Coventry Jubilee Crescent (110211. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21F31 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21F31 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and F31 is the code of the branch Coventry Jubilee Crescent (110211.
Do I need HLFXGB21F31 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21F31.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.