SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W45
HLFXGB21W45 belongs to Halifax PLC in West Drayton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21W45 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | W45 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | West Drayton (Frank Farr |
| City | West Drayton |
| 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.
- W45 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21W45?
HLFXGB21W45 identifies West Drayton (Frank Farr, part of Halifax PLC in West Drayton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21W45 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21W45 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HLFXGB21W45 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21W45.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of HLFXGB21W45 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W45 is the code of the branch West Drayton (Frank Farr.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.