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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W22

HLFXGB21W22 belongs to Halifax PLC in Washington, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W22

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W22
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW22
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWashington (Hps
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.
W22 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W22?

The code HLFXGB21W22 belongs to Washington (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Washington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W22 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 W22 is the code of the branch Washington (Hps.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W22?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W22 points to Washington (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21W22.

Does Halifax PLC have 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 happens if I enter HLFXGB21W22 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21W22 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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