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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I72

HLFXGB21I72 belongs to Halifax PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I72

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I72
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI72
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGillingham (Kent) - 110318
CityGillingham
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.
I72 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I72?

HLFXGB21I72 identifies Gillingham (Kent) - 110318, part of Halifax PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I72?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I72 points to Gillingham (Kent) - 110318. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21I72 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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 HLFXGB21I72 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21I72 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21I72 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21I72.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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