SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W65

HLFXGB21W65 belongs to Halifax PLC in Weymouth, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W65

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W65
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW65
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWeymouth (110838
CityWeymouth
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
W65 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21W65?

HLFXGB21W65 identifies Weymouth (110838, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Weymouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21W65 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21W65 with the recipient before sending.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W65?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W65 points to Weymouth (110838. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21W65 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21W65 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W65 is the code of the branch Weymouth (110838.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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