SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W15
HLFXGB21W15 belongs to Halifax PLC in Warrington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21W15 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | W15 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Warrington 12 Butt'mkt St |
| City | Warrington |
| 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.
- W15 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 BIC HLFXGB21W15?
The code HLFXGB21W15 belongs to Warrington 12 Butt'mkt St, a unit of Halifax PLC in Warrington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W15?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W15 is Warrington 12 Butt'mkt St. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21W15 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21W15 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W15 identifies the department Warrington 12 Butt'mkt St.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
Do I need HLFXGB21W15 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21W15.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.