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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21E89

HLFXGB21E89 belongs to Halifax PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21E89

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21E89
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeE89
BankHalifax PLC
BranchClydebank (R
CityClydebank
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.
E89 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21E89?

The code HLFXGB21E89 belongs to Clydebank (R, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21E89 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21E89 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

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

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

What do the letters in HLFXGB21E89 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and E89 identifies the branch Clydebank (R.

Do I need HLFXGB21E89 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21E89.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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