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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W05

HLFXGB21W05 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bootle, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W05

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W05
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW05
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBootle (111274
CityBootle
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
W05 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21W05?

The code HLFXGB21W05 belongs to Bootle (111274, part of Halifax PLC in Bootle, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21W05 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21W05 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W05 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W05 is the code of the department Bootle (111274.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W05?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W05 is Bootle (111274. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21W05 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21W05 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21W05.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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