SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21MON
HLFXGB21MON belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21MON |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | MON |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Monmouth |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United 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.
- MON 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21MON?
HLFXGB21MON identifies Monmouth, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21MON mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and MON identifies the department Monmouth.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21MON with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21MON against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21MON?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21MON is Monmouth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21MON.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.