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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W71

HLFXGB21W71 belongs to Halifax PLC in Whitchurch, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W71

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W71
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW71
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWhitchurch (Shropshire
CityWhitchurch
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.
W71 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 branch uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21W71?

HLFXGB21W71 identifies Whitchurch (Shropshire, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Whitchurch, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W71?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W71 is Whitchurch (Shropshire. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21W71 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21W71 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21W71.

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