SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V38
HLFXGB21V38 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21V38 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | V38 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Thames Valley Mtge Desk |
| City | Leeds |
| 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.
- V38 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 HLFXGB21V38?
The code HLFXGB21V38 belongs to Thames Valley Mtge Desk, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Halifax PLC have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21V38?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21V38 is Thames Valley Mtge Desk. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21V38 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21V38 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and V38 identifies the department Thames Valley Mtge Desk.
Do I need HLFXGB21V38 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21V38.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.