SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I66
HLFXGB21I66 belongs to Halifax PLC in Gateshead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21I66 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | I66 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Gateshead District - 110317 |
| City | Gateshead |
| Country | United 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.
- I66 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 HLFXGB21I66?
HLFXGB21I66 identifies Gateshead District - 110317, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Gateshead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I66?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I66 is Gateshead District - 110317. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21I66 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of HLFXGB21I66 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and I66 is the code of the branch Gateshead District - 110317.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21I66 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21I66 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.