SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F63
HLFXGB21F63 belongs to Halifax PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21F63 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | F63 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Cults |
| City | Aberdeen |
| Country | United 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.
- F63 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/BIC code HLFXGB21F63?
HLFXGB21F63 identifies Cults, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21F63 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21F63 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of HLFXGB21F63 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and F63 is the code of the department Cults.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21F63 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21F63.
Has Halifax PLC got other 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.