SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21W93
HLFXGB21W93 belongs to Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21W93 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | W93 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Southampton - 110851 |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- W93 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21W93?
HLFXGB21W93 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Southampton - 110851, a unit of Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21W93 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and W93 is the code of the department Southampton - 110851.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21W93 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21W93.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21W93 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21W93 with the recipient before you confirm.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.