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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S48

HLFXGB21S48 belongs to Halifax PLC in Rotherham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S48
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS48
BankHalifax PLC
BranchRotherham (110651
CityRotherham
CountryUnited 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.
S48 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

What bank uses BIC HLFXGB21S48?

HLFXGB21S48 identifies Rotherham (110651, a unit of Halifax PLC in Rotherham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21S48 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21S48 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21S48 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and S48 identifies the department Rotherham (110651.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S48?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S48 points to Rotherham (110651. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21S48 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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