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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W16

HLFXGB21W16 belongs to Halifax PLC in Wigan, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W16

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W16
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW16
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWarrington Agencies (110825
CityWigan
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
W16 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 code HLFXGB21W16?

HLFXGB21W16 identifies Warrington Agencies (110825, a unit of Halifax PLC in Wigan, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21W16 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 do need HLFXGB21W16.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the cheapest 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W16?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W16 is Warrington Agencies (110825. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21W16.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W16 mean?

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 W16 identifies the department Warrington Agencies (110825.

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