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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F86

HLFXGB21F86 belongs to Halifax PLC in Darlington, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F86

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F86
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF86
BankHalifax PLC
BranchDarlington (Hps
CityDarlington
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
F86 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21F86?

HLFXGB21F86 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Darlington (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Darlington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21F86 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and F86 is the code of the branch Darlington (Hps.

Do I need HLFXGB21F86 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. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21F86.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21F86 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21F86 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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