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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A03

HLFXGB21A03 belongs to Halifax PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21A03

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21A03
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeA03
BankHalifax PLC
BranchAberdeen 201 Union St - 111044
CityAberdeen
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.
A03 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 code HLFXGB21A03?

The code HLFXGB21A03 belongs to Aberdeen 201 Union St - 111044, a unit of Halifax PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21A03 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21A03 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21A03 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A03 is the code of the branch Aberdeen 201 Union St - 111044.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A03?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A03 is Aberdeen 201 Union St - 111044. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21A03 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.