SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G69
HLFXGB21G69 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21G69 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | G69 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Ealing City - 110256 |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- G69 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 HLFXGB21G69?
HLFXGB21G69 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ealing City - 110256, a unit of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21G69 to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21G69.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21G69?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21G69 points to Ealing City - 110256. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21G69.
What does each part of HLFXGB21G69 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and G69 is the code of the branch Ealing City - 110256.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21G69 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21G69 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.