SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I04
HLFXGB21I04 belongs to Halifax PLC in Barnstaple, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21I04 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | I04 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Exeter and Somerset Agencies (110294 |
| City | Barnstaple |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- I04 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 HLFXGB21I04?
HLFXGB21I04 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Exeter and Somerset Agencies (110294, a unit of Halifax PLC in Barnstaple, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need HLFXGB21I04 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21I04.
What does each part of HLFXGB21I04 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and I04 is the code of the department Exeter and Somerset Agencies (110294.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.