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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U23

HLFXGB21U23 belongs to Halifax PLC in Staines, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U23

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U23
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU23
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStaines (110731
CityStaines
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.
U23 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U23?

HLFXGB21U23 identifies Staines (110731, a unit of Halifax PLC in Staines, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got 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.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21U23 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21U23 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U23?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U23 points to Staines (110731. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21U23 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21U23 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and U23 is the code of the department Staines (110731.

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