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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S50

HLFXGB21S50 belongs to Halifax PLC in Rotherham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S50

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S50
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS50
BankHalifax PLC
BranchRotherham Effingham St
CityRotherham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
S50 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21S50?

HLFXGB21S50 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rotherham Effingham St, part of Halifax PLC in Rotherham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21S50 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21S50 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S50?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S50 is Rotherham Effingham St. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21S50.

Do I need HLFXGB21S50 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 still need HLFXGB21S50.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. 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.