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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H97

HLFXGB21H97 belongs to Halifax PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H97

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H97
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH97
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEssex Agencies (111660
CitySouthend-On-Sea
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.
H97 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 BIC HLFXGB21H97?

The code HLFXGB21H97 belongs to Essex Agencies (111660, part of Halifax PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HLFXGB21H97 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and H97 identifies the branch Essex Agencies (111660.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H97?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H97 points to Essex Agencies (111660. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21H97.

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

Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.

Does Halifax PLC have other 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.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21H97 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21H97 with the recipient before you confirm.

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