SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S15
HLFXGB21S15 belongs to Halifax PLC in Redhill, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21S15 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | S15 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Redhill Agencies 2 |
| City | Redhill |
| Country | United 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.
- S15 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21S15?
HLFXGB21S15 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Redhill Agencies 2, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Redhill, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21S15 for a euro transfer 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 do need HLFXGB21S15.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21S15 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21S15 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21S15 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and S15 identifies the branch Redhill Agencies 2.
Has Halifax PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.