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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S17

HLFXGB21S17 belongs to Halifax PLC in Redhill, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S17
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS17
BankHalifax PLC
BranchRedhill Mtg Desk
CityRedhill
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
S17 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S17?

HLFXGB21S17 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Redhill Mtg Desk, a unit of Halifax PLC in Redhill, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What does each part of HLFXGB21S17 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and S17 is the code of the department Redhill Mtg Desk.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21S17 for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21S17.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S17?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S17 points to Redhill Mtg Desk. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21S17.

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