SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J35
HLFXGB21J35 belongs to Halifax PLC in Gosport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J35 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J35 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Gosport 19 High St |
| City | Gosport |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- J35 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21J35?
The code HLFXGB21J35 belongs to Gosport 19 High St, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Gosport, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J35?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J35 is Gosport 19 High St. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21J35 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21J35 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21J35 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of HLFXGB21J35 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J35 is the code of the branch Gosport 19 High St.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.