SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S79
HLFXGB21S79 belongs to Halifax PLC in Sandbach, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21S79 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | S79 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Sandbach (Hps |
| City | Sandbach |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- S79 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S79?
HLFXGB21S79 identifies Sandbach (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Sandbach, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21S79 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. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21S79.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
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.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21S79 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and S79 is the code of the branch Sandbach (Hps.
Does Halifax PLC have 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.