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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21B65

HLFXGB21B65 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bellshill, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21B65

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21B65
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeB65
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBellshill (R
CityBellshill
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
B65 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 BIC HLFXGB21B65?

HLFXGB21B65 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bellshill (R, part of Halifax PLC in Bellshill, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21B65 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B65 identifies the department Bellshill (R.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21B65?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21B65 is Bellshill (R. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21B65 if the recipient asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21B65 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21B65.

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