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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F36

HLFXGB21F36 belongs to Halifax PLC in Ryton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F36

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F36
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF36
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCrawcrook (Hps
CityRyton
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.
F36 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21F36?

HLFXGB21F36 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Crawcrook (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Ryton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21F36 to send euros 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 HLFXGB21F36.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F36?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F36 is Crawcrook (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21F36.

What does each part of HLFXGB21F36 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 F36 is the code of the branch Crawcrook (Hps.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21F36 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21F36 with the recipient before sending.

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