SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U34
HLFXGB21U34 belongs to Halifax PLC in Lichfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U34 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U34 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Sth and West Midlands - 110080 |
| City | Lichfield |
| 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.
- U34 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 BIC HLFXGB21U34?
HLFXGB21U34 identifies Sth and West Midlands - 110080, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Lichfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Halifax PLC have other 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.
Do I need HLFXGB21U34 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21U34.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U34?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U34 is Sth and West Midlands - 110080. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21U34 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.