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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W47

HLFXGB21W47 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W47

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W47
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW47
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWest Ealing 47 The B'way
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
W47 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

What bank uses BIC HLFXGB21W47?

HLFXGB21W47 identifies West Ealing 47 The B'way, part of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21W47 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21W47 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21W47 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21W47.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W47?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W47 points to West Ealing 47 The B'way. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21W47 if the recipient asks for it.

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