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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F34

HLFXGB21F34 belongs to Halifax PLC in Cowdenbeath, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F34

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F34
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF34
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCowdenbeath
CityCowdenbeath
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.
F34 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21F34?

HLFXGB21F34 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cowdenbeath, part of Halifax PLC in Cowdenbeath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F34?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F34 points to Cowdenbeath. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21F34.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21F34 mean?

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 F34 is the code of the department Cowdenbeath.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21F34 for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21F34.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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