SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I41
HLFXGB21I41 belongs to Halifax PLC in Folkestone, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21I41 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | I41 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Folkstone (Hps |
| City | Folkestone |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- I41 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 BIC HLFXGB21I41?
HLFXGB21I41 identifies Folkstone (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Folkestone, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I41?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I41 is Folkstone (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21I41 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21I41 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21I41.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Has Halifax PLC got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.