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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G17

HLFXGB21G17 belongs to Halifax PLC in Diss, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21G17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21G17
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeG17
BankHalifax PLC
BranchDiss (110237
CityDiss
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.
G17 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G17?

The code HLFXGB21G17 belongs to Diss (110237, part of Halifax PLC in Diss, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21G17?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21G17 is Diss (110237. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21G17 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21G17 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 G17 identifies the branch Diss (110237.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21G17 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21G17 with the recipient before sending.

Has Halifax PLC got more 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21G17 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 HLFXGB21G17.

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