SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J64
HLFXGB21J64 belongs to Halifax PLC in Guildford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J64 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J64 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Guildford (110350 |
| City | Guildford |
| 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.
- J64 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 BIC HLFXGB21J64?
HLFXGB21J64 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Guildford (110350, a unit of Halifax PLC in Guildford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21J64 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21J64 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21J64 to send euros 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 do need HLFXGB21J64.
What does each part of HLFXGB21J64 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J64 is the code of the department Guildford (110350.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.