SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S34

HLFXGB21S34 belongs to Halifax PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S34

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S34
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS34
BankHalifax PLC
BranchRoath Park Hps
CityCardiff
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
S34 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 BIC HLFXGB21S34?

HLFXGB21S34 identifies Roath Park Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21S34 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21S34.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21S34 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21S34 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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.