SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G74
HLFXGB21G74 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21G74 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | G74 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | East Ham 121 High St Nth |
| City | London |
| 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.
- G74 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G74?
HLFXGB21G74 identifies East Ham 121 High St Nth, a unit of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
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 happens if I enter HLFXGB21G74 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21G74 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21G74?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21G74 points to East Ham 121 High St Nth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21G74.
What does each part of HLFXGB21G74 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and G74 is the code of the department East Ham 121 High St Nth.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.