SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H04

HLFXGB21H04 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edgware, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H04

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H04
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH04
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdgware (110269
CityEdgware
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
H04 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 code HLFXGB21H04?

The code HLFXGB21H04 belongs to Edgware (110269, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Edgware, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21H04 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21H04 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H04?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H04 points to Edgware (110269. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21H04.

What does each part of HLFXGB21H04 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H04 is the code of the department Edgware (110269.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

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