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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W50

HLFXGB21W50 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W50

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W50
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW50
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWest Kent Key Accounts
CityLeeds
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.
W50 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W50?

The code HLFXGB21W50 belongs to West Kent Key Accounts, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W50?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W50 is West Kent Key Accounts. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21W50 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W50 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W50 identifies the department West Kent Key Accounts.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21W50 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21W50 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21W50 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21W50.

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