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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S03

HLFXGB21S03 belongs to Halifax PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S03

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S03
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS03
BankHalifax PLC
BranchReading Lower Earley
CityReading
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.
S03 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 HLFXGB21S03?

HLFXGB21S03 identifies Reading Lower Earley, a unit of Halifax PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21S03 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21S03.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Halifax PLC have 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.

What does each part of HLFXGB21S03 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 S03 identifies the branch Reading Lower Earley.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S03?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S03 points to Reading Lower Earley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21S03.

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