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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P05

HLFXGB21P05 belongs to Halifax PLC in Radstock, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P05

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P05
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP05
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMidsomer Norton (111464
CityRadstock
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
P05 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 HLFXGB21P05?

HLFXGB21P05 identifies Midsomer Norton (111464, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Radstock, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P05?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P05 points to Midsomer Norton (111464. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21P05 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21P05 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21P05 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Halifax PLC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Do I need HLFXGB21P05 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21P05.

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