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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Z12

HLFXGB21Z12 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Z12

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Z12
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeZ12
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMobile Branch Test (115228
CityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
Z12 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21Z12?

The code HLFXGB21Z12 belongs to Mobile Branch Test (115228, a unit of Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Z12?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Z12 points to Mobile Branch Test (115228. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21Z12 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21Z12 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Z12.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Z12 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Z12 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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