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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G32

HLFXGB21G32 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21G32

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21G32
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeG32
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEmersons Green - 116829
CityBristol
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.
G32 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 code HLFXGB21G32?

HLFXGB21G32 identifies Emersons Green - 116829, part of Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21G32 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21G32 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21G32 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21G32.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21G32?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21G32 points to Emersons Green - 116829. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21G32 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21G32 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and G32 is the code of the department Emersons Green - 116829.

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