A magnetoresistive write element has a plurality of coils disposed between a first and second pole. A first coil having inner and outer contacts is provided on top of a layer of insulation on top of the first pole. A write gap material above the first coil separates the poles at a yoke tip region to form a write gap therebetween. Second and third coils wound in the form of a single bifilar coil are provided on top of the write gap material, each having an inner and an outer contact portion. Electrical connection between the inner contact of the first coil and the inner contact of the second coil is provided through a via in the write gap material. An insulation layer above the second and third coils provides separation from a fourth coil provided thereabove. The fourth coil also has inner and outer contact portions. The outer contact of the fourth coil electrically connects with the outer contact of the second coil through one of the vias in the second insulation layer separating the second and third coil from the fourth coil. Similarly, the inner contact of the fourth coil connects electrically with the inner contact of the third coil. An insulation layer is deposited on top of the fourth coil and the second pole is formed on top thereof such that the first and second poles make electrical connection with one another at back gap portion.