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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I22

HLFXGB21I22 belongs to Halifax PLC in Farnborough, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I22

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I22
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI22
BankHalifax PLC
BranchFernborough (110306
CityFarnborough
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
I22 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 HLFXGB21I22?

HLFXGB21I22 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fernborough (110306, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Farnborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21I22 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21I22.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I22 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and I22 is the code of the department Fernborough (110306.

Has Halifax PLC got more 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I22?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I22 is Fernborough (110306. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21I22 if the recipient asks for it.

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