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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W46

HLFXGB21W46 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W46

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W46
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW46
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEaling City - 110257
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
W46 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 HLFXGB21W46?

HLFXGB21W46 identifies Ealing City - 110257, part of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21W46 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21W46 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W46 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W46 identifies the department Ealing City - 110257.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21W46 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21W46.

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