SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F42
HLFXGB21F42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Crewe, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21F42 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | F42 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Crewe Victoria Street |
| City | Crewe |
| Country | United 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.
- F42 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 HLFXGB21F42?
HLFXGB21F42 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Crewe Victoria Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Crewe, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21F42 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21F42 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21F42 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and F42 identifies the department Crewe Victoria Street.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need HLFXGB21F42 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 HLFXGB21F42.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.