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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S52

HLFXGB21S52 belongs to Halifax PLC in Rotherham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S52

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S52
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS52
BankHalifax PLC
BranchRothreham - 110654
CityRotherham
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.
S52 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 BIC HLFXGB21S52?

HLFXGB21S52 identifies Rothreham - 110654, part of Halifax PLC in Rotherham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21S52 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and S52 identifies the branch Rothreham - 110654.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21S52 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21S52 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21S52 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21S52.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S52?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S52 is Rothreham - 110654. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21S52 if the recipient asks for it.

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