SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H98
HLFXGB21H98 belongs to Halifax PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21H98 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | H98 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Essex Agencies 1 - 110203 |
| City | Colchester |
| 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.
- H98 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21H98?
HLFXGB21H98 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Essex Agencies 1 - 110203, part of Halifax PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21H98 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21H98 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What does each part of HLFXGB21H98 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H98 identifies the branch Essex Agencies 1 - 110203.
Do I need HLFXGB21H98 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21H98.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.