SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B38
HLFXGB21B38 belongs to Halifax PLC in Beauly, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21B38 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | B38 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Beauly |
| City | Beauly |
| Country | United 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.
- B38 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21B38?
HLFXGB21B38 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Beauly, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Beauly, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B38?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B38 points to Beauly. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21B38 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21B38 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21B38.
What does each part of HLFXGB21B38 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B38 is the code of the branch Beauly.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.