SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V96
HLFXGB21V96 belongs to Halifax PLC in Walsall, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21V96 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | V96 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Walsall District (110807 |
| City | Walsall |
| Country | United 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.
- V96 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21V96?
The code HLFXGB21V96 belongs to Walsall District (110807, part of Halifax PLC in Walsall, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21V96 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21V96 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21V96?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21V96 is Walsall District (110807. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21V96 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need HLFXGB21V96 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21V96.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.