SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I23

HLFXGB21I23 belongs to Halifax PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I23

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I23
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI23
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBasingstoke Wote St - 110332
CityBasingstoke
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.
I23 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

Which bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21I23?

HLFXGB21I23 identifies Basingstoke Wote St - 110332, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% 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.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21I23 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21I23 with the recipient before sending.

Does Halifax PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I23 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and I23 is the code of the branch Basingstoke Wote St - 110332.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I23?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I23 is Basingstoke Wote St - 110332. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21I23 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.