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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W39

HLFXGB21W39 belongs to Halifax PLC in West Bromwich, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W39

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W39
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW39
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWest Bromwich
CityWest Bromwich
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
W39 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 HLFXGB21W39?

The code HLFXGB21W39 belongs to West Bromwich, a unit of Halifax PLC in West Bromwich, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21W39 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21W39 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W39?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W39 is West Bromwich. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21W39 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21W39 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21W39.

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