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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U29

HLFXGB21U29 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stevenage, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U29

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U29
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU29
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStevenage 17 Market Place
CityStevenage
CountryUnited 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.
U29 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U29?

HLFXGB21U29 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stevenage 17 Market Place, a unit of Halifax PLC in Stevenage, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U29?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U29 is Stevenage 17 Market Place. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21U29 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21U29 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U29 identifies the department Stevenage 17 Market Place.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21U29 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21U29 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the best 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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services 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.