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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W21

HLFXGB21W21 belongs to Halifax PLC in Washington, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W21

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W21
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW21
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWashington (110816
CityWashington
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.
W21 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21W21?

HLFXGB21W21 identifies Washington (110816, a unit of Halifax PLC in Washington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21W21 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21W21.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W21 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W21 identifies the department Washington (110816.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

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 HLFXGB21W21?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W21 is Washington (110816. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21W21 if the recipient asks for it.

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