SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21C78
HLFXGB21C78 belongs to Halifax PLC in Brechin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21C78 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | C78 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Brechin |
| City | Brechin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- C78 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 HLFXGB21C78?
HLFXGB21C78 identifies Brechin, a unit of Halifax PLC in Brechin, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21C78 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21C78 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of HLFXGB21C78 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and C78 is the code of the branch Brechin.
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.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21C78?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21C78 points to Brechin. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21C78 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.