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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W37

HLFXGB21W37 belongs to Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W37

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W37
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW37
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWest Bridgford
CityNottingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
W37 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21W37?

HLFXGB21W37 identifies West Bridgford, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21W37 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21W37.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W37?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W37 points to West Bridgford. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21W37 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21W37 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21W37 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W37 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 W37 is the code of the branch West Bridgford.

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