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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W06

HLFXGB21W06 belongs to Halifax PLC in Walton-On-Thames, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W06

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W06
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW06
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWalton-On-Thames
CityWalton-On-Thames
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
W06 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W06?

HLFXGB21W06 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Walton-On-Thames, part of Halifax PLC in Walton-On-Thames, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W06 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W06 identifies the department Walton-On-Thames.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W06?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W06 is Walton-On-Thames. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21W06 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21W06 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21W06 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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