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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W18

HLFXGB21W18 belongs to Halifax PLC in Warrington, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W18

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W18
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW18
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWarrington Old Mkt Place
CityWarrington
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.
W18 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21W18?

The code HLFXGB21W18 belongs to Warrington Old Mkt Place, part of Halifax PLC in Warrington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21W18 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21W18 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

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.

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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W18?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W18 points to Warrington Old Mkt Place. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21W18 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W18 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 W18 is the code of the branch Warrington Old Mkt Place.

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