SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C30
HLFXGB21C30 belongs to Halifax PLC in Blair Atholl, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21C30 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | C30 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Blair Atholl |
| City | Blair Atholl |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- C30 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21C30?
HLFXGB21C30 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Blair Atholl, a unit of Halifax PLC in Blair Atholl, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got other 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.
What does each part of HLFXGB21C30 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C30 identifies the department Blair Atholl.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C30?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C30 points to Blair Atholl. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21C30 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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21C30 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21C30.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.