SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F72
HLFXGB21F72 belongs to Halifax PLC in Cwmbran, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21F72 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | F72 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Cwmbran |
| City | Cwmbran |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- F72 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 HLFXGB21F72?
HLFXGB21F72 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cwmbran, a unit of Halifax PLC in Cwmbran, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21F72 mean?
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 F72 identifies the branch Cwmbran.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
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.
Has Halifax PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F72?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F72 points to Cwmbran. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21F72 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.