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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V87

HLFXGB21V87 belongs to Halifax PLC in Wakefield, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21V87

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21V87
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeV87
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWakefield (111038
CityWakefield
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.
V87 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21V87?

HLFXGB21V87 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wakefield (111038, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Wakefield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 HLFXGB21V87?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21V87 is Wakefield (111038. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21V87 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21V87 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and V87 is the code of the department Wakefield (111038.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need HLFXGB21V87 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21V87.

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