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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V88

HLFXGB21V88 belongs to Halifax PLC in Wakefield, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21V88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21V88
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeV88
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWakefield (110799
CityWakefield
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
V88 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 BIC HLFXGB21V88?

HLFXGB21V88 identifies Wakefield (110799, a unit of Halifax PLC in Wakefield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21V88 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and V88 is the code of the department Wakefield (110799.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21V88?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21V88 points to Wakefield (110799. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21V88 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21V88 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21V88 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got 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.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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