SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K95

HLFXGB21K95 belongs to Halifax PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K95

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K95
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK95
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHmsl Cardiff
CityCardiff
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
K95 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K95?

The code HLFXGB21K95 belongs to Hmsl Cardiff, part of Halifax PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly 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 is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21K95 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and K95 is the code of the department Hmsl Cardiff.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21K95 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21K95 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K95?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K95 points to Hmsl Cardiff. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21K95 if the recipient asks for it.

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