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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S05

HLFXGB21S05 belongs to Halifax PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S05

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S05
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS05
BankHalifax PLC
BranchReading Broad Street - 110629
CityReading
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
S05 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S05?

HLFXGB21S05 identifies Reading Broad Street - 110629, part of Halifax PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HLFXGB21S05 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and S05 identifies the department Reading Broad Street - 110629.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S05?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S05 is Reading Broad Street - 110629. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21S05 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21S05 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21S05.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21S05 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21S05 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

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