SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S06
HLFXGB21S06 belongs to Halifax PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21S06 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | S06 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Reading Queen Victoria St |
| City | Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- S06 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 BIC HLFXGB21S06?
HLFXGB21S06 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Reading Queen Victoria St, a unit of Halifax PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
Do I need HLFXGB21S06 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21S06.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21S06 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and S06 identifies the department Reading Queen Victoria St.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.