SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U27
HLFXGB21U27 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stanley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U27 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U27 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Stanley (Hps |
| City | Stanley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- U27 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 HLFXGB21U27?
The code HLFXGB21U27 belongs to Stanley (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Stanley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HLFXGB21U27 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21U27.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21U27 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U27 identifies the department Stanley (Hps.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21U27 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21U27 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.