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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D29

HLFXGB21D29 belongs to Halifax PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D29

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D29
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD29
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBroughty Ferry - 114562
CityDundee
CountryUnited 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.
D29 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 bank uses BIC HLFXGB21D29?

The code HLFXGB21D29 belongs to Broughty Ferry - 114562, a unit of Halifax PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks 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.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21D29 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21D29.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D29?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D29 points to Broughty Ferry - 114562. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21D29 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21D29 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and D29 identifies the branch Broughty Ferry - 114562.

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