SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U94

HLFXGB21U94 belongs to Halifax PLC in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U94

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U94
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU94
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSutton Coldfield (110764
CitySutton Coldfield
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
U94 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21U94?

HLFXGB21U94 identifies Sutton Coldfield (110764, a unit of Halifax PLC in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U94?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U94 is Sutton Coldfield (110764. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21U94.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21U94 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21U94 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of HLFXGB21U94 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U94 identifies the department Sutton Coldfield (110764.

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