SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W40
HLFXGB21W40 belongs to Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21W40 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | W40 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | West Bromwich (Hps |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United 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.
- W40 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 BIC HLFXGB21W40?
The code HLFXGB21W40 belongs to West Bromwich (Hps, part of Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21W40 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W40 is the code of the department West Bromwich (Hps.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21W40 to send euros 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 still need HLFXGB21W40.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21W40 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21W40 with the recipient before sending.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. 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.