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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W60

HLFXGB21W60 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W60

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W60
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW60
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWestcliff On Sea
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
W60 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 BIC HLFXGB21W60?

HLFXGB21W60 identifies Westcliff On Sea, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W60?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W60 is Westcliff On Sea. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21W60 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21W60 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21W60 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21W60 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W60 is the code of the department Westcliff On Sea.

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