SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F40
HLFXGB21F40 belongs to Halifax PLC in Crewe, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21F40 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | F40 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Crewe (110218 |
| City | Crewe |
| Country | United 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.
- F40 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21F40?
The code HLFXGB21F40 belongs to Crewe (110218, part of Halifax PLC in Crewe, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21F40 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21F40 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F40?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F40 points to Crewe (110218. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21F40 if the recipient asks for it.
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 – the difference can be large.
Do I need HLFXGB21F40 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21F40.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.