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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G37

HLFXGB21G37 belongs to Halifax PLC in Dudley, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21G37

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21G37
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeG37
BankHalifax PLC
BranchDudley Castle Street (110247
CityDudley
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
G37 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 HLFXGB21G37?

HLFXGB21G37 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dudley Castle Street (110247, a unit of Halifax PLC in Dudley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21G37 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21G37 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21G37 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21G37.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21G37?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21G37 is Dudley Castle Street (110247. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21G37.

What does each part of HLFXGB21G37 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 G37 identifies the department Dudley Castle Street (110247.

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