SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V97
HLFXGB21V97 belongs to Halifax PLC in Walsall, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21V97 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | V97 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Walsall District (118926 |
| City | Walsall |
| Country | United 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.
- V97 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21V97?
HLFXGB21V97 identifies Walsall District (118926, part of Halifax PLC in Walsall, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21V97 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and V97 identifies the department Walsall District (118926.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21V97 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21V97 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21V97 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21V97.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.