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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U57

HLFXGB21U57 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U57

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U57
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU57
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStoke-On-Trent Market Sq
CityStoke-On-Trent
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
U57 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 HLFXGB21U57?

HLFXGB21U57 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stoke-On-Trent Market Sq, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U57?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U57 points to Stoke-On-Trent Market Sq. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21U57.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21U57 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and U57 is the code of the department Stoke-On-Trent Market Sq.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Do I need HLFXGB21U57 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21U57.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.