SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S59
HLFXGB21S59 belongs to Halifax PLC in Gateshead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21S59 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | S59 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Gateshaed District - 118238 |
| City | Gateshead |
| Country | United 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.
- S59 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 HLFXGB21S59?
The code HLFXGB21S59 belongs to Gateshaed District - 118238, a unit of Halifax PLC in Gateshead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21S59 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and S59 is the code of the department Gateshaed District - 118238.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S59?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S59 points to Gateshaed District - 118238. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21S59 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.