SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W87
HLFXGB21W87 belongs to Halifax PLC in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21W87 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | W87 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Newton Stewart - 114880 |
| City | Newton Stewart |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- W87 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W87?
HLFXGB21W87 identifies Newton Stewart - 114880, a unit of Halifax PLC in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21W87 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21W87 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need HLFXGB21W87 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21W87.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of HLFXGB21W87 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and W87 identifies the branch Newton Stewart - 114880.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.