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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W48

HLFXGB21W48 belongs to Halifax PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W48
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW48
BankHalifax PLC
BranchChatham - 110160
CityChatham
CountryUnited 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.
W48 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 HLFXGB21W48?

HLFXGB21W48 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chatham - 110160, a unit of Halifax PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W48?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W48 points to Chatham - 110160. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21W48 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got 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.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W48 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W48 is the code of the branch Chatham - 110160.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21W48 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21W48.

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