SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G70
HLFXGB21G70 belongs to Halifax PLC in East Grinstead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21G70 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | G70 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | East Grinstead (110263 |
| City | East Grinstead |
| Country | United 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.
- G70 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21G70?
HLFXGB21G70 identifies East Grinstead (110263, a unit of Halifax PLC in East Grinstead, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21G70 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21G70 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Do I need HLFXGB21G70 to send euros 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 HLFXGB21G70.
What does each part of HLFXGB21G70 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and G70 is the code of the department East Grinstead (110263.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.