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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V16

HLFXGB21V16 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21V16

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21V16
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeV16
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSwiss Cottage (110758
CityLondon
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.
V16 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/BIC code HLFXGB21V16?

HLFXGB21V16 identifies Swiss Cottage (110758, a unit of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21V16 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21V16 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21V16?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21V16 is Swiss Cottage (110758. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21V16.

Does Halifax PLC have other 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 does each part of HLFXGB21V16 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and V16 is the code of the department Swiss Cottage (110758.

Do I need HLFXGB21V16 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21V16.

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