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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D38

HLFXGB21D38 belongs to Halifax PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21D38

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21D38
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeD38
BankHalifax PLC
BranchElgin High St - 114565
CityElgin
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.
D38 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21D38?

HLFXGB21D38 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Elgin High St - 114565, a unit of Halifax PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21D38 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21D38 with the recipient before you confirm.

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 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21D38 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. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21D38.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21D38 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and D38 is the code of the branch Elgin High St - 114565.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21D38?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21D38 is Elgin High St - 114565. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21D38 if the recipient asks for it.

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