SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U48
HLFXGB21U48 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U48 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U48 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Stockport Chestergate |
| City | Stockport |
| 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.
- U48 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U48?
HLFXGB21U48 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stockport Chestergate, a unit of Halifax PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21U48 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U48 identifies the department Stockport Chestergate.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks 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.
Has Halifax PLC got more 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 happens if I use HLFXGB21U48 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21U48 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.