SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G71

HLFXGB21G71 belongs to Halifax PLC in East Grinstead, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21G71

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21G71
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeG71
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEast Grinstead (Hps
CityEast Grinstead
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.
G71 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21G71?

HLFXGB21G71 identifies East Grinstead (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in East Grinstead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21G71 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21G71 with the recipient before sending.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21G71?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21G71 points to East Grinstead (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21G71 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21G71 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and G71 identifies the branch East Grinstead (Hps.

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