SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C59
HLFXGB21C59 belongs to Halifax PLC in Isle of Islay, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21C59 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | C59 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Bowmore |
| City | Isle of Islay |
| 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.
- C59 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C59?
HLFXGB21C59 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bowmore, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Isle of Islay, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21C59 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21C59 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Does Halifax PLC have 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.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21C59 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C59 identifies the branch Bowmore.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C59?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C59 is Bowmore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21C59 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.