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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V82

HLFXGB21V82 belongs to Halifax PLC in Wakefield, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21V82

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21V82
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeV82
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWakefield (118784
CityWakefield
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.
V82 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 HLFXGB21V82?

HLFXGB21V82 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wakefield (118784, part of Halifax PLC in Wakefield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21V82?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21V82 points to Wakefield (118784. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21V82 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21V82 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21V82 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21V82 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21V82.

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