SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H84

HLFXGB21H84 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H84

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H84
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH84
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEss Corporate Business
CityHalifax
CountryUnited 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.
H84 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21H84?

HLFXGB21H84 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ess Corporate Business, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21H84 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21H84 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H84?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H84 is Ess Corporate Business. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21H84 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have 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.

What does each part of HLFXGB21H84 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H84 identifies the branch Ess Corporate Business.

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