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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E88

HLFXGB21E88 belongs to Halifax PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E88
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE88
BankHalifax PLC
BranchClydebank
CityClydebank
CountryUnited 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.
E88 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E88?

HLFXGB21E88 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clydebank, a unit of Halifax PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21E88 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21E88 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21E88?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21E88 points to Clydebank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21E88.

Do I need HLFXGB21E88 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21E88.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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