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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21A75

HLFXGB21A75 belongs to Halifax PLC in Cupar, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21A75

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21A75
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeA75
BankHalifax PLC
BranchAuchtermuchty
CityCupar
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
A75 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21A75?

HLFXGB21A75 identifies Auchtermuchty, a unit of Halifax PLC in Cupar, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21A75 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and A75 identifies the department Auchtermuchty.

Does Halifax PLC have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Do I need HLFXGB21A75 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 HLFXGB21A75.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21A75?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21A75 is Auchtermuchty. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21A75.

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