SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21D61
HLFXGB21D61 belongs to Halifax PLC in Callander, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21D61 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | D61 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Callander |
| City | Callander |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- D61 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 HLFXGB21D61?
HLFXGB21D61 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Callander, a unit of Halifax PLC in Callander, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21D61 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 HLFXGB21D61.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21D61 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21D61 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21D61 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and D61 identifies the branch Callander.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.