SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21WAS
HLFXGB21WAS belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21WAS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | WAS |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | B A B+s Ag15 (117940 |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United 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.
- WAS 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21WAS?
HLFXGB21WAS identifies B A B+s Ag15 (117940, part of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21WAS?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21WAS points to B A B+s Ag15 (117940. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21WAS if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21WAS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21WAS with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What does each part of HLFXGB21WAS mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and WAS is the code of the branch B A B+s Ag15 (117940.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.