SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I35

HLFXGB21I35 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I35

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I35
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI35
BankHalifax PLC
BranchFinance Accounts Payable
CityHalifax
CountryUnited 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.
I35 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 branch uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21I35?

HLFXGB21I35 identifies Finance Accounts Payable, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21I35 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21I35 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I35?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I35 points to Finance Accounts Payable. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21I35 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21I35 stand for?

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 I35 identifies the branch Finance Accounts Payable.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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