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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W58

HLFXGB21W58 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W58

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W58
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW58
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWestbury-On-Trym
CityBristol
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.
W58 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21W58?

HLFXGB21W58 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Westbury-On-Trym, part of Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21W58 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21W58 with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W58?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W58 points to Westbury-On-Trym. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21W58 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21W58 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W58 identifies the branch Westbury-On-Trym.

Do I need HLFXGB21W58 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21W58.

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