SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U50
HLFXGB21U50 belongs to Halifax PLC in Warrington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U50 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U50 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Stockton Heath (Hps |
| City | Warrington |
| 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.
- U50 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 code HLFXGB21U50?
HLFXGB21U50 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stockton Heath (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Warrington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HLFXGB21U50 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21U50.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21U50 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U50 is the code of the branch Stockton Heath (Hps.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U50?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U50 is Stockton Heath (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21U50 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.