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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W53

HLFXGB21W53 belongs to Halifax PLC in West Linton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W53

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W53
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW53
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWest Linton
CityWest Linton
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.
W53 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21W53?

The code HLFXGB21W53 belongs to West Linton, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in West Linton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21W53 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21W53.

Has Halifax PLC got 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.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W53?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W53 is West Linton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21W53 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.