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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V34

HLFXGB21V34 belongs to Halifax PLC in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21V34

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21V34
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeV34
BankHalifax PLC
BranchTewkesbury
CityTewkesbury
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.
V34 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 branch uses BIC HLFXGB21V34?

The code HLFXGB21V34 belongs to Tewkesbury, a unit of Halifax PLC in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21V34 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and V34 is the code of the department Tewkesbury.

Do I need HLFXGB21V34 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21V34.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21V34 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21V34 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21V34?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21V34 is Tewkesbury. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21V34 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.