SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W35
HLFXGB21W35 belongs to Halifax PLC in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21W35 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | W35 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Welwyn Garden City (110824 |
| City | Welwyn Garden City |
| 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.
- W35 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 BIC HLFXGB21W35?
HLFXGB21W35 identifies Welwyn Garden City (110824, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W35?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W35 points to Welwyn Garden City (110824. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21W35.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21W35 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W35 is the code of the department Welwyn Garden City (110824.
Do I need HLFXGB21W35 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21W35.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.