SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W62
HLFXGB21W62 belongs to Halifax PLC in Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21W62 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | W62 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Weston Super Mare |
| City | Weston-Super-Mare |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- W62 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21W62?
HLFXGB21W62 identifies Weston Super Mare, part of Halifax PLC in Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21W62 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W62 is the code of the branch Weston Super Mare.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21W62 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21W62 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21W62 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21W62.
Has Halifax PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.