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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M32

HLFXGB21M32 belongs to Halifax PLC in Wembley, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M32

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M32
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM32
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKingsbury (C
CityWembley
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
M32 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 code HLFXGB21M32?

The code HLFXGB21M32 belongs to Kingsbury (C, part of Halifax PLC in Wembley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21M32 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21M32.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21M32 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and M32 identifies the branch Kingsbury (C.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M32?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M32 is Kingsbury (C. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21M32 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.