SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I19
HLFXGB21I19 belongs to Halifax PLC in Fareham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21I19 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | I19 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Fareham |
| City | Fareham |
| 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.
- I19 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 HLFXGB21I19?
HLFXGB21I19 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fareham, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Fareham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HLFXGB21I19 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and I19 is the code of the branch Fareham.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21I19 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21I19.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I19?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I19 points to Fareham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21I19.
Does Halifax PLC have other 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.