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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B37

HLFXGB21B37 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B37

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B37
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB37
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBearsden
CityGlasgow
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.
B37 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B37?

HLFXGB21B37 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bearsden, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21B37 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and B37 identifies the branch Bearsden.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21B37 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21B37 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B37?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B37 is Bearsden. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21B37.

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