SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H77
HLFXGB21H77 belongs to Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21H77 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | H77 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Erdington (111072 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United 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.
- H77 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 bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21H77?
HLFXGB21H77 identifies Erdington (111072, a unit of Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21H77 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21H77.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21H77 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H77 identifies the branch Erdington (111072.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H77?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H77 is Erdington (111072. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21H77 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.