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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G30

HLFXGB21G30 belongs to Halifax PLC in Dover, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21G30

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21G30
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeG30
BankHalifax PLC
BranchDover (110251
CityDover
CountryUnited 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.
G30 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 HLFXGB21G30?

The code HLFXGB21G30 belongs to Dover (110251, part of Halifax PLC in Dover, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21G30 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21G30 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21G30 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 HLFXGB21G30.

What does each part of HLFXGB21G30 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 G30 identifies the branch Dover (110251.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21G30?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21G30 points to Dover (110251. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21G30.

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