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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W52

HLFXGB21W52 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W52

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W52
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW52
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWest Kent New Build
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.
W52 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 HLFXGB21W52?

The code HLFXGB21W52 belongs to West Kent New Build, part of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W52 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W52 identifies the department West Kent New Build.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21W52 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21W52 with the recipient before you confirm.

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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W52?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W52 points to West Kent New Build. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21W52.

Do I need HLFXGB21W52 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21W52.

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