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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U05

HLFXGB21U05 belongs to Halifax PLC in Spalding, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U05

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U05
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU05
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSpalding (110729
CitySpalding
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.
U05 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U05?

HLFXGB21U05 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Spalding (110729, part of Halifax PLC in Spalding, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21U05 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U05 identifies the department Spalding (110729.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21U05 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21U05 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21U05 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21U05.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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