SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W12
HLFXGB21W12 belongs to Halifax PLC in Warminster, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21W12 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | W12 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Warminster (Hps |
| City | Warminster |
| Country | United 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.
- W12 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 branch uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21W12?
The code HLFXGB21W12 belongs to Warminster (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Warminster, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W12?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W12 is Warminster (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21W12 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other 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.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21W12 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W12 identifies the branch Warminster (Hps.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21W12 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21W12 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.