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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W77

HLFXGB21W77 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21W77

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21W77
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeW77
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBradford Kirkgate (118860
CityBradford
CountryUnited 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.
W77 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/BIC code HLFXGB21W77?

HLFXGB21W77 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bradford Kirkgate (118860, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bradford, 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, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21W77 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21W77.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21W77?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21W77 is Bradford Kirkgate (118860. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21W77 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers 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.